Rotrn Rufus Akpobome Ibebe has described the death of Chief (Mrs.) Evelyn Ivie Omouvaehwe Owhojerhi as a great lost to the Urhobo Nation and mostly her family and Agbarho community.
In a condolence message signed to mourn her death, Hon Ibebe Rufus Akpobome said, “Earlier today, 19th May, 2019, myself and the Lord Mayor of Urhobowood on behalf of Urhobowood international, Hon
Dr Joseph Orekereke paid a condolence visit to the family of Owhojerhi to condole them over the death of their mother, daughter, wife and sister, Late Hon Chief Mrs. Evelyn Ivie Omouvaehwe.
“Owhojerhi fondly known as ONIEMO OF URHOBO NATION who until her demise was Grand Matron of Urhobowood.
“This is a great loss to Agbarho people and a big blow to the entire Urhobo nation.
“We take solace in the fact that she lived a Wonderful life, worthy of emulation and hence, has gone to rest in the Lord. Rest on Olorogun until we meet to part no more”. Ibebe said.