By Ambrose Ologide
The entire Uvwie Kingdom was thrown into a state of mourning over the demise of the Personal Assistant ( PA ) to Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, High Chief Kenneth Okwowe who passed on Tuesday 12th September, 2023.
He died at the age of 62 years after a brief illness .
Until his death, he was also the Usavwre of the Etch R’ Alegbo ( tradititioal key of the traditional administrative unit of Uvwie Kingdom ) and treasurer of Uvwie General Improvement Union (UGIU ).
Meanwhile distinguished Uvwie indigenes have reacted to the demise of High Chief Okwowe .
The Unuevworo ( highest tradititioal chief ) of Uvwie Kingdom, High Chief Hope Akasa ( JP) described the death as a painful loss to the kingdom.
Likewise, former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of Delta State High Chief Victor Otomiewo noted the death was a painful loss to Uvwie Kingdom just as he described the late Uvwie high chief as a loyal and hardworking chief to the palace of the Ovie of Uvwie and indeed the entire kingdom.
The President General of Uvwie General Improvement Union ( UGIU) Chief Abovi Hope Erute in his reaction also lamented that the death of High Chief Kenneth Okwowe was a painful and great loss to UGIU and the entire Uvwie Kingdom.
Identification of the attached photo.
Late High Chief Kenneth Okwowe, the PA to the Ovie of Kingdom , the Usavwre of the Etche R Alegbo (tradititioal administrative unit) of Uvwie Kingdom and treasurer of Uvwie General Improvement Union ( UGIU)