Ogheneruona Tejiri, Olomu, Delta State
Late Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, HRM Richard Layeguen Ogbon Ogoni- Oghoro 1 JP was a national leader.
The Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State passed on at the age of 106 years.
This assertion was by Governor
Godwin Obaseki of Edo State at the palace of the Ohworode when he accompanied by His wife, Mrs. Betsy Obaseki paid the Olomu Kingdom a condolence visit.
According to him, “I am here to pay a condolence visit to an outstanding and great leader not only of Olomu Kingdom, not only Urhobo land, not only of Delta State but the whole of Nigeria.”
Governor Obaseki said that until the Lord called him, he stood as one of the oldest monarchs in the world, adding, “I was marvelled because even at 106 years, he was still very, very mentally alert.
No Sunday that passed without us receiving a text message or a phone call from His Majesty. It’s usually very, very prayerful. it’s not surprising because we had a time not too long to listen to him when he talked about himself and his antecedents and contributions he made to education and public service of Bendel State before he retired and came home.”
He disclosed that the late Monarch has insights to almost all national affairs because there’s no news item he does not pickup. He knows almost all of the issues relating to most news stories and he had his own analysis which were usually correct of what was going on.
Governor Obaseki added, “he lived a fulfilled life. A life of meaning because it was a life of service. A life which he gave so much to his people. We are here today not only to condole with you but to also celebrate with you, the Olomu Kingdom for producing such an outstanding and great monarch.”
The Otota (Spokesman) of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Macaulay Ovbagbedia welcomed Governor Godwin Obaseki to Olomu Kingdom. He said the Governor’s visit showed he loved the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom and the entire Olomu Kingdom itself.
Olorogun Ovbagbedia noted that the Ohworode lived a fulfilled life, adding, “Ohworode of Olomu, was Chairman of the 24 traditional Council of Kings in Urhobo land, the Ohworode has so many titles. 106 years is not a joke. So, we are happy that you have come to pay us a condolence visit. In fact, we are now rejoicing because he lived well.”
