World’s ‘oldest’ monarch, Obobanyi of Ohionwa dies at 115 vanguardngr.com vanguardnews
ABUJA – Arguably the world’s oldest monarch, the Obobanyi of Ohionwa Clan in Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi state, Chief Jeremiah Aka’ava JP has passed on at the age of 115.Born in 1903, Chief Aka’ava was the 12th occupant of the over 300 year old ancient stool and ruled for about 36 years.
He recalled of how they had embarked on the Christian pilgrimage to Israel some years ago. “Baba was an inspiration to all of us during the pilgrimage as he performed all the rites including the ones that were physically demanding at a time that many of us were gradually getting exhausted”. In his tribute, Member, representing Okehi/Adavi Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Hon. Muhammad Kabir Ajanah, described the late Obobanyi as “a humble man to the core, well principled and naturally blessed to lead as evidenced in his leadership traits and characteristics during his period of reign as a traditional ruler”.
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