Okpolokpo Honours Late Father-in-Law, Chief David Pere, with Grand Burial in Delta

By Stephen Asaba-ase

The Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom recently witnessed a grand burial ceremony as Chief Security Officer, CSO to the General Manager Operations Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Alaowei Louis Preye Ogbeghan aka Okpolokpo laid his late father-in-law, Chief David Pere, to rest. The event drew dignitaries from across the Niger Delta region.

Chief Pere, a renowned politician and Ijaw National Congress stakeholder, lived a fulfilling life serving humanity for over seven decades. He is survived by his wife, nine children, 16 grandchildren, and many relatives.

The burial rites included a funeral service conducted by Living Faith Church pastors, a motorcade, and cultural entertainment. Guests were thrilled by performances from Gen. Best May alias JFred and Jking, Dr. Alfred Izon-ebi.

CSO Okpolokpo expressed gratitude to God, family, friends, and well-wishers for their support during the burial.

Dignitaries at the occasion include; Chief. Kenneth Obogu Brabo, the Executive Chairman Burutu LGA, Chief Hon. Julius Takeme, the member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Amb. Anthony Ebitonmo Alapala, Hon. Barr. George Timinimi, Chief Boro Opudu, chairman Delta State land/Waterways Security committee, the Oporoza House led by elder T.K. Ogoriba, Chief. Favour lZoukumo, Chief Frank Omare, Chief. Francis Oyimi, Barr. Eric Omare, Hon. Richard Tuedon, Dr. Ahmed Saibakumo, Chief. Benjamin Ekeremor, Chief. Francis Bomiebi, Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo, leader of Warri South-West Legislative Arm, Mrs. Biboere Manager, Chief David Omare, Chief Vero Tangbeiwei, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Chief. Joel Ogbona, Capt. Ziko, Dr. Oshonwho, Chief Hon. Ebikeme Clark, Commissioner Directorate Riverine lnfrastructural Development Delta State, Chief. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Hon Godwin Edumogiren, Hon Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Denbofa Oweikpodo, Chief Barr. Akpobodou, Hon. Frank Pukon, Hon. Dan Yingi, Hon. Comrade Ozobo Austin, IPF’s president, Don Pedro Ogugu, Hon. Moses Ogugu and among others.