Sapele council boss, councilors, NULGE, others condole families of Fredrick, Charles Obule
Sapele council boss, councilors, NULGE, others condole families of Fredrick, Charles Obule
By Queen Stephanie Ikanone Odiete
The Executive Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Chief Eugene Inoaghan led councillors, supervisors, NULGE and other staff members of the council to pay a condolence visit to the families of Late Chief Fredrick Obule and Late Chief Barr Charles Ufuoma Obule on Monday July 31st at their respective residence in Sapele.
Reacting to the death of the two brothers, the council boss said, "the death of Chief Fredrick Obule and Chief Barr Charles Ufuoma Obule is a big loss to the Okpe Kingdom. They have contributed immensely to the growth and development of Sapele.
Eugene Inoaghan at their respective residence described the two brothers as fathers, patriot, and great chiefs of the Okpe Kingdom.
Their sojourn on earth remains a huge blessing to humanity, "they were among the very special people who made significant and indelible contributions to the growth of Sapele", he said.
Endeavor to put us in the picture as soon as a date is fixed for their burial ceremony respectively, Sapele Local Government Council would want to be a part of it and play a key role, he said.
Responding to the chairman's speech, Dr Jennifer Obule Akhile said, "I thank you all for coming to share in our sorrow, we would surely send an invitation to Sapele Council as soon as the family concludes on a date to bury my late father. I thank you all for coming once again and I pray that the good Lord grants you all journey mercies as you go back to your respective homes".
In the same vein, Mr Ese Roy Obule, son to Late Chief Fredrick Obule, said, "my father passed away because he could not contain the death of his younger brother, Chief Barr Charles Ufuoma Obule, he kept on wailing and saying that his pillar of support was gone, his Blood Pressure (BP) rose up to 285 when he was examined by a doctor and few minutes later, he gave up the ghost. We cannot question God for the death of my father and uncle.
"I thank you Chairman Eugene and your entourage for coming to share in our grief, your coming means alot to us and we are grateful sir. As soon as we fix a date for my father's burial, I will endeavour to let you know chairman sir", he added.
Members of council in chairman's entourage include Hon Felix Ayemidejor, Hon Jimmy Eta, Hon Francis Okpigben, Hon Stanley Kogoro, Hon Nasiru Ado, Hon Rex Ogbakpa, Hon Richard Ogirisen, Hon Peter Eferurie Adjemiyotan, Hon Lucky Tiro, Hon Ovo Abeke, Rt Hon Churchill Ayomanor, Hon Henry Temisan, Hon Duke Azan, Hon Azu, Hon Chief Mrs Caroline Okpako, Hon Lucky Ajamikoko, Hon Excellent Avwigborighe, Engr Mike Okotie, Mrs Florence Mujakperuo, Mr Ese Egigba, Dr David Oghenekevwe, Mr Felix Agbone, Mrs Mercy Igeyen, and a host of other council staff.