High Chief Iduh Amadhe buries father in a blaze of glory ~ Truth Reporters

 

By Kelvin Ohoror 

The remains of Late Pa Chief Amadhe Samson Ogor was on Saturday laid to rest in grand style at his hometown Uzere, Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta State with an array of personalities from within and outside the state in attendance.

Pa Amadhe who passed on last October at 115 years was the oldest man in Uzere and was born into the families of Amadhe in Obughe sub quarter of Uheri Community, Uzere Kingdom and Ewobo of Araya-Aviara Kingdom.

In his tribute to his Late father, High Chief Iduh Amadhe grand patron of the Isoko Development Union said, "you were not just a father with difference, but an outstanding one in all ramifications. You were protective, strong, resilient, loving and caring to the superlative realm. Your determination and commitment to the well being of your immediate and extended family was legendary, pivotal and heart warming".

He further said that, "Mere words may not be able to convey your impact on us your children and the extended Ejobena family but the facts remains that you were a patriach that exhibited uncomm wisdom, passion for unity, cohesion and all round development. Your legacies are indelible while the memories of your warmly embrace will linger from generation to generation".

He added that, they will miss his infectious fatherly counsel and ever flowing kindness that he extended wherever he found himself and his irrepressible spirit of not bowing to circumstances but to always forge ahead with focus and determination to succeed will not be forgotten. 

In a chat with newsmen, the President General of Isoko Development Union (IDU), Prof. Chris Akpotu said that Pa Amadhe lived an examplary life; stating that "Great men don't die but only gone to meet their creator".

He added that the Isoko people will remain proud of Pa Amadhe and that they sincerely wished he continued to be with them so as to continue to benefit from his portfolio of heavenly wisdom, he opined.

Earlier on, during the funeral Church service at St Paul's Anglican Church, Uzere, the Bishop of Oleh Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev'd J. U. Aruakpor in a sermon titled, Shine, Arise, Shine, taken from the book of  Matthew chapter 5 verse 14 to 16 said that any society that wants to raise the next generation, must take care of the family, the church and educational system.

He noted that the importance of raising the next generation to have a better society, requires sacrifice and service to humanity.

Bishop Aruakpor described Pa Amadhe as an industrious man who worked so hard as a farmer, fisherman, a hunter and a cheerful giver.

The ceremony was attended by the Governor of Delta State who was duly represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA,  Also in attendance were the member representing Isoko South Constituency 2 in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Prince Johnson Erijo, the Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Sir Christopher Osakwe, the Senior Policy Adviser to the Governor, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, the Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, Chief Solomon Ogba, High Chief Eta Enahoro, Hon.Friday Warri, High Chief Victor Egukowhare, Chief Daniel Omoyibo among other dignitaries.