The death has occurred of the Uwangue of Warri kingdom, Chief Bernard Edema Otuedon-Okome. He died in his sleep on June 2. He was 103.
Second in the hierarchy of chiefs of the Warri kingdom, Chief Otuedon-Okome was conferred with the Uwangue of Warri by the Olu of Warri—Ogiame, Erejuwa II in 1986 after his predecessor, Chief Ogbemi Newe Rewane.
A successful businessman regarded as a gentleman, he was loved and respected by his people.