It was a congregation of political aficionados Thursday and Friday January 12 and 13 respectively when Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema alongside his co-in-law, joined the Oritsejafors as well as Odatuwas to bury late (Mrs.) Juliana Uruntajirinere Oritsejafor (Nee Odatuwa) who was a devout Christian before her transition at the age of 84.
The grandeur ceremony which began with a Service of Songs Thursday January 12 at the St. Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, Okere Road, Warri and was followed with interment as well as entertainment of guests Friday January 13 at Atuwatse Primary School, Esisi Road, Warri.
The programme was rounded off with an Outing/Thanksgiving Service Sunday January 15.
We present highlight shots of the impressive events as sent in by Our Senior Correspondent.
Vicar of St. Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, Warri, Ven. Paul Whiskel leading the procession after the funeral service
The remains of late Mrs. Oritsejafor being lowered at the grave site in her compound at Ireden Crescent, G.R.A Warri, Delta State
Hon. & Mrs. Mofe Edema during the interment of late Mrs. Oritsejafor
Hon. Matthew Edema welcoming Hon. George Ekpemupolo (clad in white) into the reception arena
Mrs. Joy Edema laying wreath on the grave of her late mother, while others observe
Cross Section of Pan Ocean Staff
Cross Section of the Odatuwas at the reception
Hannah group laying wreath round the grave of late Mrs. Juliana Oritsejafor
Hon. Edema walking triumphantly to the arena in-company of his supporters
Cross Section of Gbenga Ojofeitimi’s close associates
From Right: Hon. Steven Dolor, Mrs. Ufuoma Ajuwa, Hon. Lebi Yonwuren, Mrs. Ufuoma Etsaghara, Linda Ikpuri & others
Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, Gbenga Ojofeitimi & others at the service of songs
The Oritsejafors
Hannah group of St. Andrew’s Anglican Cathedral, Warri where late Mrs. Juliana Oritsejafor belonged before her transition (extreme right is Mrs. Ezonebi Odumosu)
Cross Section of Staff from Warri South Local Government Council
2nd from left: Johnson Agbeyegbe, Chief Joseph Otumara & his wife, Mrs. Justina Otumara
Former Warri South Transition Committee Chairman, Dr. Austin Uroye (left) & others
Children & In-laws of late Mrs. Juliana Oritsejafor (L-R) Alfred Oritsejafor, Mark Oritsejafor, Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema & Gbenga Ojofeitimi
Mrs. Joy Edema (left) & her sister leading the procession to Mama’s final resting place on earth
Executive Director Planning, Research & Statistics, DESOPADEC, Engr. Victor Wood & others at the Service of Songs
Chief Tunde Smooth & others during the Service of Songs
Mrs. Joy Edema (3rd right) & her close relatives
R-L: Vice Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Hon. Charlie Etsaghara, Chairman PDP Warri South, Mr. Johnson Agbeyegbe & others
L-R: Rev. S. Agah, Ven. Paul Whiskel & Rev. Friday Udorefe during the funeral at the grave site
From left: Hon. Kenneth Efejuku, Hon. Eugene Ebisin, former Warri South Transition Committee Vice Chairman, Dafe Ikpuri, a guest & Hon. Oris Eyikimi
L-R: Hon. Kingsley Tenumah, Hon. Marcus Udoyo, Hon. Kingsley Edafiadjebre & others
Hon. Matthew Edema acknowledging cheers from guests
R-L: Chairman of Okpe Local Government Area, Chief Godwin Ejinyere, Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area, Hon. George Ekpemupolo & others
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