Huge tragedy, tears as first-class Nigerian monarch dies

• The people of Kalabari and its entire kingdom have been dealt a massive blow following the demise of its traditional ruler
• King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, the father of Tonye Princewill, died on Saturday, June 17, following an announcement
• According to the statement that was issued on Saturday, June 17, the high chiefs of the King’s cabinet have been briefed about the tragic demise

Rivers State, Port Harcourt – The supreme ruler of Kalabari Kingdom, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, has been declared dead.

His demise was confirmed on Saturday, June 17, via a statement issued by his son, Prince Tonye Princewill, a prominent politician and investor.

His statement reads:

“It is with a very heavy heart that I am formally announcing the departure of my father, our King, and His Serene Majesty, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, Amachree the XI, and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom. He was not just my father, he was also my best friend.”

The statement also confirmed that the Buguma Council of Chiefs and the Kalabari Council of Chiefs had been briefed about the demise of the King in line with the customs and traditions of the Kalabari people.

He said:

“Further announcements will follow in the days and weeks to come, but we call on you for your prayers and your well wishes, not just for the family, but for the entire Kalabari Kingdom. He’ll truly be missed.”

The deceased king is regarded as the longest-serving monarch in Rivers State and he is the father to the renowned Tonye Princewill, a politician, investor, and movie producer of national repute whose works have spread across Nollywood and beyond.

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In another similar development, the Onidimu of Idimu Land, Oba Azeez Dada Aluko Olugoke passed on at the age of 87.

The Egbe Idimu Local Council Development Area, LCDA, confirmed the death of the monarch on Sunday, May 14 through a statement.

The chairman of Egbe Idimu LCDA, Sanyaolu Olowoopejo, disclosed that Oba Olugoke died on Sunday, after a brief illness.

Source: Legit.ng