The longest-serving king in Imo State, H.R.H. Eze Philip Onwuka Anyanwu, has passed away.
This information was shared on Wednesday in a statement by the late king’s son, Prince Greg Anyanwu, titled, ‘The King Says Goodbye.’
Anyanwu had been on the throne as the Chinyereugo IV of Ohoba Kingdom in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State for over 48 years before his death.
The statement mentioned, “After 48 years on the throne as the Traditional Ruler of Ohoba Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State and after many years as the oldest man of his Ohoba community, the oldest and longest-serving Traditional Ruler in Imo State, my beloved father H.R.H. Eze Philip Onwuka Anyanwu, has said goodbye and transited to glory. May his gentle soul rest in peace.”
When discussing the secret behind his long life and good health, the king had revealed in an interview with Saturday PUNCH in December 2018 that living in peace with his subjects and family and eating good food was the simple explanation.
He explained, “The secret is very simple. I am a traditional ruler who is at peace with his people. As a father, I am at peace with my wife and children. I’m old so I eat good food. My father was a traditional ruler and he took very good care of me.
“I am from a very privileged family. I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth and that helped me a lot in life. I have a very successful family that has helped me a lot to think less and not to worry about anything; especially in my old age.
“The peace in my community is what has also helped me a lot to be enjoying my reign and old age.
