Glowing tributes from the Ogulagha Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs, community leaders, and family members have brought to the fore the praiseworthy life of the Late Chief John Brawuru Diegbegha JP, the Ebenikarewei of Ogulagha kingdom in the Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

The late Chief John B. Diegbegha JP, who joined his ancestors on January 31, 2024, was laid to rest on Saturday, March 2, in Ogulagha main town after a social wake keep ceremony. A final burial rite was also held on Monday, March 4, in same venue in his honour.

Among the tributes is a message from the Ogulagha Kingdom Traditional Council signed by the trio of Chief William Igere, its Acting Chairman; Chief Prefugha Karawei JP, its Public Relations Officer; and Chief Emaye Benidiwei JP.

According to the traditional council of chiefs while commiserating with the family, said that the "Late Chief John B. Diegbegha JP was a distinguished community leader and a High Chief of Ogulagha Kingdom who demonstrated, taught virtues of humility, hard work, discipline and honesty throughout his life. He also led an exemplary life, service worthy of emulation," the Council added.

The chairman of Ogulagha Community, Amb. Bebapere John Tuaghaye, in the community's note of commiseration and tribute to the late Chief John Diegbegha, who held the position of Chairman of Ogulagha Kingdom Traditional Council of Chiefs, Ogulagha Community Chapter, as well as adviser to each ruling community executive, wrote: "A father, traditional leader, an adventure he was called to, never compromised his ordinance to serve in several capacity, both politically and traditionally, old and young, in family, community, and kingdom affairs and in diaspora. His contributions to the development of Ogulagha community testify to his patriotism and enduring faith in Ogulagha community, like every well meaning chief, whose cause have held the peace, unity, and development of Ogulagha community. Late Chief John Diegbegha was a pragmatic servant leader who never ignored the call of those that needed him at any time (especially on community matters)."

On the family front, Mrs. Tare Brawuru Diegbegha, the wife of the late Chief Diegbegha, wrote, "Life is indeed unpredictable. You were kind, loving and a husband with a large heart. You've created a vacuum that will be hard to fill. But my confidence is in the comfort of God Almighty who is ever good and kind. Rest on my beloved husband."

"It's hard to believe you are gone," wrote another member of the family, Chief Linus Yeinanagbegha. “You were not just a dear brother but someone I can call a friend, a counselor and a burden bearer. You may be gone but the fond memory of you will forever be in our hearts. Rest on Chief J. Brawuru A.K.A Yeye Dey, Na God O!”

The first son, Amb. Seiyefa Bebe Diegbegha, wrote: "Father I know you are gone but your memory still lives. If I am to compare, your type is incomparable. You are a kind father who always care and love your family. Indeed, you are a true father to be called. We, your children, miss you. Not just missing you but from the depth of our heart. Farewell father."

For the first daughter, Mrs. Tuaton Best Jude Werimegbe, said that among other virtues, said his late father "taught me the true meaning of unconditional love. I carry that precious lesson with me always, passing it on as you would want. You live on in my heart and in the hearts of all you have touched," while adding that she will forever “cherish the lessons, laughter and love you shared.”

Another son, Mr. Lucky Diegbegha, described his late father as "the best and the most loving man on earth. He's a man of great dignity who cares for the welfare of everyone around him. He's a rare gem, even though everyone has their ups and downs, good and bad, he's the father to all and not just his biological children" and further said he believed his father will surely sustain his legacies on the other side.

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