By Eseoghene Emuke
The senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Chief Ede Dafinone, has commiserated with the royal family and the people of Olomu Kingdom in Delta State over the passage of the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, Uhurhie-Osadjere II.
Uhurhie-Osadjere II, a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police, was announced to have joined his ancestors on Saturday at 92.
He was crowned as the 13th Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom after the passage of the oldest monarch in the country, HRM Richard Layeguen Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro 1, at the age of 106 years in 2023 after a 38 years reign.
The transition of the revered royal father was announced by the Otota (Traditional Prime Minister) of the Olomu kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN, at the royal palace in Ovwor-Olomu on Saturday morning.
Senator Dafinone in a statement on Sunday described the late Olomu king as a father who selflessly served his Olomu people, Urhobo Nation and Nigeria as one of the finest police officers during his days in the Nigeria Police Force.
He noted that the Ohworode was not only a custodian of culture and tradition, but also a symbol of wisdom, unity, and peace throughout his reign.
“In his short reign, HRM Uhurhie-Osadjere II embodied dignity, moral clarity, and unwavering commitment to the advancement of his people. As one of the longest-serving Otata of Olomu before ascending the throne, his wise counsel and fatherly guidance served as a compass in moments of uncertainty, and his legacy of selfless service as a retired Deputy Commissioner of Police will remain evergreen in our hearts.
“In this moment of grief, I urge the people of Olomu Kingdom and the broader Urhobo Nation to take solace in the impactful life His Royal Majesty lived. May we honour his memory by upholding the values he stood for — unity, integrity, and peaceful coexistence.
“On behalf of my family, and the people of Delta Central Senatorial District, I pray that Almighty God grants the Ohworode eternal rest and comforts the Royal Family, the Olomu Traditional Council, and all who mourn this monumental loss”, the statement read.
