The Traditional Ruler of Aguleri, Eze Christopher Idigo has begun his final journey as the final rites of passage commences.
Amidst colourful displays and performances by the brass band and the Traditional Igba Eze Aguleri, Eze Idigo was accompanied by Aguleri cabinet members, and arrived his Amaeze Aguleri palace, prior to which he made stops at four strategic locations of Aguleri, namely Umuala, Igboezunu, Ivite, where he was addressed by Elders from those Aguleri Communities.
Governor Willie Obiano later arrived the Amaeze with his wife, Dr Ebelechukwu Obiano, among others for the Vigil mass.
According to the Governor, Eze Idigo lived a good and eventful life, thanking God for Eze Idigo’s life, as peace characterized his twenty four years reign.
He expressed optimism that the peace for which he was known will continue to reign in Aguleri.
In a homily, Reverend Father Anthony Okoye admonished that death is inevitable and a necessary end for mortals, calling on Christians to make right their ways if they truly want to make heaven.
Commenting on the significance of the Traditional procession, the Ona Nze of Aguleri, Chief Edward Obiokoye said that Aguleri Community believes in reincarnation such that if those entitled rites are not performed for Eze Idigo, it may have consequences on his family and the entire Community.
The Commissioner for Works, Engineer Marcel Ifejiofor and the House of Representatives member-elect for Anambra East and West who are also members of the Aguleri Royal cabinet, Eze Idigo will be sorely missed for his peace overtures and disposition, saying that his reign has brought lasting peace, as they are no longer interested in war and violence which is usually inimical to progress and development.
Today, requiem Mass for Eze Christopher Idigo will be held at St Joseph Pro-Cathedral Catholic Church Aguleri.
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