The traditional ruler of Olomu Kingdom in Delta State, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Ohworode of Olomu, Ovie Macaulay Popo Ovbagbedia, Uhurhie-Osadjere II, is dead.
Ovie Ovbagbedia died at the age of 92, two years after he was crowned Ohworode of Olomu.
The Spokesman of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje (SAN) confirmed the passing of the Delta monarch on Saturday.
Akpomudje, flanked by Olomu traditional council of chiefs and members of the royal family, declared one month of mourning across Olomu communities.
According to Niger Delta Today, the announcement of the King’s passing was followed by 21 cannon shots.
Akpomudje, it was gathered, also announced the prohibition of all forms of celebrations, including traditional marriages and burial ceremonies across Olomu during the mourning period.
“All markets in the kingdom remain closed, no burial and marriage celebration, as stores are only permitted to be open for partial transactions,” he announced.
It was gathered that the one-month mourning period will take effect from July 12, to August 12, 2025.
Similarly, all Olomu chiefs have been directed to wear a band on their left hands and not to put on the traditional Olomu chieftancy red cap in honour of the late monarch.
The departed monarch was a retired Assistant Commissioner of Police and grandson of His Majesty, Ovedje Osadjere 1, who reigned between 1924- 1949 as Ohworode of Olomu.
