SENATOR Seriake Dickson has expressed his condolences to the family and Ofoni Federated Communities over the death of His Royal Highness, Auditor A. Onakpohor, Ogelle-Owei 1, Amananaowei of Ofoni Federated Communities when he led a delegation of paramount rulers, political and opinion leaders to Ofoni Federated Communities.
He extolled the leadership qualities of the late Amananowei, describing him as a good leader and father who served his community, Bayelsa West Senatorial District, and the State diligently.
While he recalled the unfortunate incident that led to the death of the paramount ruler, the Senator Dickson stated that in his political journey, he had never experienced any accident that claimed a life and left others injured.
He led a minute’s silence in honour of the deceased and urged all to pray for the repose of the soul of the deceased and for the comfort of the family and community in their trying period.
Speaking on behalf of the Traditional Rulers Council of Sagbama Local Government Area, Chief Felagha Tounaregha, Amananowei of Toru-Orua and Chief Edward Oyaotuderikumor, Amananowei of Isampou Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area, both paid condolences to the family and community, describing the late Amananowei as a great and loyal colleague of theirs.
They prayed God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal repose and the family the fortitude to bear the loss.
In his remarks, Senator Lawrence Ewrhudjakpor, Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, on behalf of the family and the community, received Senator Dickson and his delegation, thanking them for the solidarity in their trying moment.
Senator Ewrhudjakpor praised the leadership strides of the deceased, describing him as a man who lived a life of service to the community, having risen through the rung of Youth Leader, Community Development Committee Chairman and Amananowei until his death, adding that he will be greatly missed.
He assured the State government’s support to the family and community in giving a befitting burial to the late traditional ruler.
