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Isoko chiefs spit fire over monarch’s death rumour

By Michael Ekokoruwe
08 March 2017   |   3:48 am
The Isoko Council of Traditional Rulers in Delta State led by the chairman, Chief Anthony William Omogha, Ovrawha Omogha 1, the Odiologbo of Oleh Kingdom, has threatened to seek...

Isoko Council of Traditional Rulers Delta State on a confirmation visit to Josiah Umukoro Aghaza 1, the Odiologbo of Olomoro kingdom over the alleged death rumour of the monarch. PHOTO: Michael Ekokoruwe

The Isoko Council of Traditional Rulers in Delta State led by the chairman, Chief Anthony William Omogha, Ovrawha Omogha 1, the Odiologbo of Oleh Kingdom, has threatened to seek redress on the alleged rumoured death of Olomoro monarch, at Ikiagbodo Olomoro, Isoko South Local Council.

Speaking to The Guardian during a visit to Chief Josiah Umukoro Aghaza 1, the Odiologbo of Olomoro Kingdom to ascertain rumours making the rounds on the alleged death of the monarch, Omogha said, “whoever is behind the letter of death and false rumour of Olomoro monarch would be dealt with, according to the laws of the land.” He added: “The monarch is here with us hale and healthy. We came to see if Baba is still alive or not”.

The monarch said the decision by the Traditional Ruler’s Council on the confirmation visit was taken in a meeting held by the council, when they received a letter and information on alleged death of the Odiologbo of Olomoro kingdom.

He emphasized that though old age has affected the monarch, the council would take appropriate decision on those behind the letter of death circulated everywhere.

Earlier, the Ovie of Emede kingdom, Chief Johnson Ewhiri 11, condemned the false death rumour and warned whoever was behind it to stop forthwith. He stated that such unfounded rumour was capable of causing breach of peace in the community. The monarch said: “We came to find out the real truth and we have seen him alive, hale and healthy. He noted that the public should take note that “the monarch is alive.”

Also the Ovie of Enwhe, Chief Anthony Efekodha and the Odiologbo of Umeh kingdom, Chief Ambrose Owhe reiterated the council’s resolve to deal with those behind the letter of death, adding that they would be exposed and made to pay for defamation of character, as the letter is libelous.

It would be recalled that a letter signed by Canaan Odiki addressed to Sir Ithiako Constantine Ikpokpo, Chairman Isoko South Local Council, dated February 13, 2017, also received by the Traditional Rulers Council, read: “The entire members of Odiki family of Ekrogbe write to inform the chairman, Isoko South Local Council and other security agencies, that the Odiologbo died on July 22, 2016, the son stepped in as a regent for the period of six months…’’

The statement added that ‘the next oldest man in the community would be crowed as the Odiologbo of Olomoro kingdom”.

While commending the Traditional Rulers’ Council for the visit, the monarch’s son, Chief Josiah Umukoro Omosioni, Aghaza 1, said: “It is the work of those envious of the thrown. You have seen that the monarch alive. I have nothing more to say. The government must hear this.”

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