…..says King Kikile led Yenagoa community peacefully
His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri, Governor of Bayelsa State today, paid a condolence visit to the Kikile’s family over the demise of His Royal Highness Maxwell Amatolo Clarkson-Kikile, JP, Oguo V, Ebeni-Eken of Yenagoa Town.
King Kikile joined his ancestors on the 3rd of August, 2023 at the age 89 years.
“Today is actually expected to be a solemn event, because we lost a father and a leader, one who has led this community peacefully for 41 years, and I can attest to the his peaceful nature.
We are happy because our leader has been here with us for 89 years, and I can boldly say, that I have benefited immensely from him.
So, let me on behalf of your government of prosperity and the good people of Bayelsa State, send our heartfelt condolences to the Kikile’s family, the Yenagoa community and the Epie-Atissa kingdoms. We have lost a leader, a father and a King. May his soul rest in peace,” Governor Diri stated.
The Governor was accompanied on the visit by His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, deputy governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Konbowei Friday Benson, Senator representing Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Hon. Oboku Oforji, member representing Yenagoa/Kolokuma-Opokuma Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Monday Edwin Obolo, leader of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Ayibanegiyefa Egba, member representing Yenagoa constituency 1 in the State House of Assembly, Alabo Gideon Ekeuwei, Secretary to the State Government, members of the state executive council, HRM King Bubaraye Dakolo, AGADA IV, Ibenanaowei of Ekpetiama Kingdom and Chairman, Bayelsa State council of traditional rulers and other top government officials.
