High Chief, Johnson Erute’s 40th Death Anniversary Holds November 18

By Ambrose Ologide

The family of High Chief (Hon.) Johnson Oro Erute, the Unuevworo of Alegbo in Uvwie Kingdom, has announced that his 40th death anniversary will be commemorated on Wednesday, November 18, 2026.

This was contained in a statement jointly signed by High Chief Abovi Hope Erute, on behalf of the children; Chief Mrs Christiana O. Ofugara, the deceased’s sister; and Chief Emmanuel Erute, his nephew, on behalf of the family. The statement was made available to the press on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

According to the statement, the family described the late High Chief Erute as a distinguished traditional leader whose contributions to Uvwie Kingdom and the defunct Ethiope Local Government Council remain worthy of remembrance.

The statement, which was issued in his honour, read in part:

“In evergreen memory of our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother, High Chief (Hon.) Johnson Oro Erute, the Unuevworo of Alegbo, who passed on to the great beyond on November 18, 1986.

“Papa, 40 years after your departure from this sinful world seems like yesterday because of your sweet and enduring memories.

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“You were an outstanding Unuevworo in Uvwie Kingdom, and you distinguished yourself as a councillor in the defunct Ethiope Local Government Council (comprising present-day Okpe, Uvwie, Ethiope East, Ethiope West and Udu Local Government Areas).

“You also contributed immensely to the rich culture of Uvwie Kingdom as the Unuevworo (traditional mouthpiece) of Alegbo in Uvwie Kingdom and virtually the spokesperson of the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Eruowho II (JP).

“No doubt, you touched many lives positively, and you shall continue to be remembered as the encyclopedia of Uvwie culture and traditions.

“We are indeed grateful to God for the life you led and are honoured to be your offspring.

“Continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord till we meet to part no more.”

The family described the late traditional chief as a man whose legacy of service, cultural contributions and positive impact on the lives of others would continue to endure.