Theophilus Moses, the traditional ruler of Moko-Ama, a community in Sangana, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, within the Akassa Kingdom i
Theophilus Moses, the traditional ruler of Moko-Ama, a community in Sangana, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, within the Akassa Kingdom is dead.
He reportedly died as a result of complications from liposuction, a form of cosmetic surgery on October 9.
He was aged 64.
He was crowned Amadabo of Moko-Ama in 2016, a position he reportedly described as a divine calling. Beyond his traditional responsibilities, he held leadership positions within the Ijaw community, including serving as chairman of the Akassa Clan Council of Chiefs and of the Central Zone of the Ijaw National Congress (INC).
As chairman of the Akassa Clan Council of Chiefs, Theophilus advocated unity among royal houses and supported efforts to establish a written constitution for the council, according to reports on his death.
His leadership also extended to community development, with tributes describing him as an advocate of peace, unity and development in the Niger Delta.
As of the time of filing this report, no verified statement from the monarch’s family or palace authorities confirming the precise circumstances of his death had been established from the available sources.
