Kalabari king, Tonye Princewill’s father, passes away

The royal family in the Kalabari Kingdom has announced the death of its King and His Serene Majesty, King Prof. T.J.T Princewill, Amachree the XI and Amanyanabo of the Kalabari Kingdom.

In a statement on behalf of the family, Prince Tonye T.J.T. Princewill, said, “The King has departed. Long live the Kingdom.”

“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,” Princewill said of his closeness to the late King.  

Princewill, who is a politician and businessman, noted that  “Earlier today, the Buguma Council of Chiefs and the Kalabari Council of Chiefs were formally briefed, all in accordance with Kalabari tradition, thereby opening the door to our now officially informing the world, as the cart cannot be put before the horse.

According to him, 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.”