[size=14pt]‘It has been well with me, on the throne since 1946’[/size]
TUESDAY, 09 NOVEMBER 2010 00:00 FROM HENDRIX OLIOMOGBE, ASABA NEWS - METRO


World’s second-longest ruling monarch remembers, thanks God , 64 years on


IN the comfort of his palace, Agbogidi Obi James Ikechukwu Anyasi 11, Obi of Idumuje Unor, in Aniocha North Local Council of Delta State, last week told The Guardian: “It has been well with me.”



The truth of Obi Anyasi’s statement becomes glaring when it is realised that, today, at well over 86 years of age, he is the second-longest reigning monarch in the world after King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

While the Thai King who will be 79 on December 5, ascended the throne on June 9, 1946, aged 19, his Idumuje Unor counterpart was crowned on October 9, 1946, at the tender age of 22.

Nothing in the beginning indicated that Agbogidi James Anyasi’s future could be bright.His mother, Akwamuzo, the first of two wives was pregnant when his father, Obi Anyasi 1, died during a performance at the Ogbanigbe Festival in 1924.

His young mother, a daughter of the Obi of Ukwunzu and now a widow, had to leave the palace, and went back to her father who took care of her till she gave birth on March 6, 1924, to James Ikechukwu Anyasi

On hearing from Ukwunzu of the birth, the Regent at Idumuje Unor, Onwoche Ojeifo and the people performed rites of the first born for the little prince and successor to the Adonoje dynasty. At the age of 10, he was sent to the CMS School, Okwunzu between 1937 and 1938 before his mother took him away to Kafanchan.

“With no father to lean on, it was not easy,” he told The Guardian, a frown creasing his wizened face as he remembered.
From Kafanchan where he attended Holy Trinity School, he headed to Port Harcourt and back to Okwunzu.Unable to cope with life in the village, he left for Burutu and then Lagos.His mother had told him: “You are the rightful heir to the throne of Idumuje Unor,” and he felt that going by his noble birth, he was supposed to have a good life instead of having it lonely and tough.

Sometime in 1945, he wrote a letter to the community demanding to know if they were aware that he was the rightful claimant to the throne.“I wrote the letter through the District Officer, Mr. Atkinson, at Asaba following which he personally came to Idumuje Unor to inquire about me.

“He wrote back on May 18, 1945 telling me he had visited Idumuje Unor and that the people did not know me.

He said if I had any claim to the throne, I should state so to the Village Council.”
But it was not easy ascending the throne, as there were several pretenders to the throne until the District Officer, Mr. R. M. Haig confirmed the veracity of his claim as supported by the regent, Onwoche Ojeifo.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28552:it-has-been-well-with-me-in-the-throne-since-1946&catid=3:metro&Itemid=558

Aloy+Emeka:
[size=14pt]‘It has been well with me, on the throne since 1946’[/size]
TUESDAY, 09 NOVEMBER 2010 00:00 FROM HENDRIX OLIOMOGBE, ASABA NEWS - METRO


World’s second-longest ruling monarch remembers, thanks God , 64 years on


IN the comfort of his palace, Agbogidi Obi James Ikechukwu Anyasi 11, Obi of Idumuje Unor, in Aniocha North Local Council of Delta State, last week told The Guardian: “It has been well with me.”



The truth of Obi Anyasi’s statement becomes glaring when it is realised that, today, at well over 86 years of age, he is the second-longest reigning monarch in the world after King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

While the Thai King who will be 79 on December 5, ascended the throne on June 9, 1946, aged 19, his Idumuje Unor counterpart was crowned on October 9, 1946, at the tender age of 22.

Nothing in the beginning indicated that Agbogidi James Anyasi’s future could be bright.His mother, Akwamuzo, the first of two wives was pregnant when his father, Obi Anyasi 1, died during a performance at the Ogbanigbe Festival in 1924.

His young mother, a daughter of the Obi of Ukwunzu and now a widow, had to leave the palace, and went back to her father who took care of her till she gave birth on March 6, 1924, to James Ikechukwu Anyasi

On hearing from Ukwunzu of the birth, the Regent at Idumuje Unor, Onwoche Ojeifo and the people performed rites of the first born for the little prince and successor to the Adonoje dynasty. At the age of 10, he was sent to the CMS School, Okwunzu between 1937 and 1938 before his mother took him away to Kafanchan.

“With no father to lean on, it was not easy,” he told The Guardian, a frown creasing his wizened face as he remembered.
From Kafanchan where he attended Holy Trinity School, he headed to Port Harcourt and back to Okwunzu.Unable to cope with life in the village, he left for Burutu and then Lagos.His mother had told him: “You are the rightful heir to the throne of Idumuje Unor,” and he felt that going by his noble birth, he was supposed to have a good life instead of having it lonely and tough.

Sometime in 1945, he wrote a letter to the community demanding to know if they were aware that he was the rightful claimant to the throne.“I wrote the letter through the District Officer, Mr. Atkinson, at Asaba following which he personally came to Idumuje Unor to inquire about me.

“He wrote back on May 18, 1945 telling me he had visited Idumuje Unor and that the people did not know me.

He said if I had any claim to the throne, I should state so to the Village Council.”
But it was not easy ascending the throne, as there were several pretenders to the throne until the District Officer, Mr. R. M. Haig confirmed the veracity of his claim as supported by the regent, Onwoche Ojeifo.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28552:it-has-been-well-with-me-in-the-throne-since-1946&catid=3:metro&Itemid=558

Okay, I don comment

^ It shall be well with you

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Someone is comparing this throne to that of Kano? The Emir of Kano controls a larger kingdom so its natural that he is well known. I am just hearing of this one and I am sure I will flunk the question of his name if it appears in a test after 72hrrs.

Long live the King
long live the people of Idumuje Unor

ka ade pe lori

i don comment too o

My mom was once a principal in his community's secondary school.

Long live the King.

The secret is that he was selected by the gods themselves. Not by man.

Great Man

Directly or indirectly, this thread is on FP.
Long Live The King

Is this thread about the longest-ruling surviving monarch or the longest-ruling monarch ever?

The longest-ruling monarch ever [to be recorded] in Nigeria was the late HRM Eze Mazi Kanu Oji of Arochukwu, who ruled for a total of 69 years from 1918 to his death in 1987.

http://aronewsonline.com/files/Aro_Monarchy.doc

He joined his ancestors about two months ago.

May God be merciful

May God continue to grant Agbogidi peace. Long Live

Ok.

Megozuks: He joined his ancestors about two months ago.

long live the king.

u no read d post?

Sine 2010? I no even See Aly emeka agaib, dat guy make FP eh

I love such news..#BlueBloodTinz

This is historical

[size=15pt]What is the purpose or benefit of all these kings and queens in Nigeria? What purpose do they serve? I also come from a royal family in Ado Ekiti but i have not seen any positive impact my family has made on the community of Ado Ekiti. We Africans need to get our priorities straight and do away with all these monarchs that do not benefit our communities in anyway.We can not afford all these leeches who do not contribute anything to the progress of our country except to make corrupt deals with corrupt politicians.[/size]

odumchi: Is this thread about the longest-ruling surviving monarch or the longest-ruling monarch ever?

The longest-ruling monarch ever [to be recorded] in Nigeria was the late HRM Eze Mazi Kanu Oji of Arochukwu, who ruled for a total of 69 years from 1918 to his death in 1987.

http://aronewsonline.com/files/Aro_Monarchy.doc

Hmmm.

Itz in our african and nigeria blood to stay in the office until the bucket is kickd..am proud of naija..this time is for africa..

Kindly vote Abu Mikey for Mr Nairaland

K

Too bad, there was no dna then...just to make sure he is who he is...

gunuvi: The secret is that he was selected by the gods themselves. Not by man.

Do the maths please! He is the longest ruling monarch. 86-22= 64 for our guy. 79-19=60 for the Thai guy! Give naija whatever she deserves, don't steal it!

No wonder our leaders are tricking us into tenure elongations, third terms etc. They want to die on(in) the Aso Rock(throne).
Aso Rock is not some Mazi's shrine or palace.