Rivers State House of Assembly honours prominent Onne Monarch
The Rivers State House of Assembly in Port Harcourt held a valedictory ceremony for HRH King Dr. J.D Osaronu, the paramount Ruler of Onne Clan in Eleme local government area of Rivers state who recently passed away.
Signature TV correspondent in Port Harcourt Ifunanya Ilodianya reports that the event which took place at the hallowed chambers of the House in Port Harcourt on Thursday, was part of the 9th Assembly’s way of honouring the King who was a member of the 2nd Assembly
Osaronu, an octogenarian was described by the Speaker of the House, Hon. Ikuinyi Ibani as one who stood for the truth at all times. Quoting the American writer Mark Twain who wrote that “the fear of death follows from the fear of life, a man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time” he encouraged everyone to live a life worthy of emulation just as the deceased had done.
The House Majority Leader, Martins Amaehule while condoling with the family of the monarch, said that the late King, a distinguished lawyer was popular for his selfless service towards his people.
Other House members who eulogised the late mornarch said he was a worthy role model, especially citing the case between Okrika vs Eleme at Supreme Court in 1977 which he and other lawyers defended Eleme at no cost.
HRH JD Osaronu, who represented Bori Constituency in the 2nd Republic in the Rivers State House of Assembly, was the paramount Ruler of Onne kingdom until his demise in January this year.
He will be remembered for his tireless efforts towards the upliftment of the people of Ogoni land.
