Skip to content

Live On Air

🎧 Listen Live 🔴

  • Home
  • Classic TV
  • Shows
  • The Crew
  • News
  • Events
  • Competitions

Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign

News

Umeh King Dies at 103 After 50-Year Reign

UMEH, Delta State — His Royal Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, J.P, the traditional ruler of Umeh Kingdom in Isoko South LGA, Delta State, has died at 103. The revered monarch reigned for 50 years, having ascended the throne in 1975 and becoming the first Umeh king officially gazetted by the Bendel State Government in 1984.

The announcement was made Thursday by the Umeh Traditional Council of Chiefs (Ogbedion), who described his passing as the end of an era. Chief Philip Utoro, speaking for the council and family, noted the king’s transformational leadership, during which Umeh grew from a riverside village into a thriving community.

Prince Rock Owhe, the monarch’s son and Azano of Umeh Kingdom, has been appointed Regent pending the installation of a new king.

A seven-day mourning period will run from June 2–8, 2025. During this time, all public activities including markets, farming, and ceremonies are suspended. Flags will fly at half-mast, residents must wear black armbands, and all social media should display the king’s image.

Traditional rites included 21 cannon shots, a minute of silence, and the ceremonial covering of the royal stool by senior chiefs.

The king is remembered for his humility, integrity, and lifelong dedication to his people—a legacy that will endure for generations.

READ ANOTHER STORY –https://classic97.net/eid-el-adha-to-be-celebrated-june-6/

More Posts

SEC Warns Against Investing in Unregistered Firm Silverkuun

SEC Warns Against Investing in Unregistered Firm Silverkuun

Read More »
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, Icon of African Literature, Dies at 87

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Icon of African Literature, Dies at 87

Read More »
Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country

Notorious Native Doctor, Levi Obieze, Arrested While Fleeing Country

Read More »
Lamine Yamal After Winning the La Liga Title with Barcelona

Yamal Signs New Six-Year Barcelona Contract

Read More »
  • 2025 Copyright © Megalectrics Limited
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Youtube
Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Youtube
  • Copyright © 2022 Megalectrics Limited
  • Listen Live

Live On Air

  • About Us
  • Shows
  • News
  • Classic TV
  • The Crew
  • Contact Us

Classic 97.3 FM

LAGOS

26 Keffi Street, Off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos

  • Port-Harcourt
  • Abuja
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • 2025 Copyright © Megalectrics Limited
Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Youtube
  • Listen Live

Live On Air

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Classic TV
  • Shows
  • The Crew
  • News
  • Contact Us
Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Youtube
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms
  • Copyright © 2022 Megalectrics Limited