Moko-Ama's HRH Moses Kenibara VII Dies at 64 After Surgery

His Royal Highness Moses Theophilus Kenibara VII, the Amadabo of Moko-Ama in Sangana, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, passed away at the age of 64 due to complications arising from a liposuction procedure. His death was reported around October 8 and 9, 2026, leading to an outpouring of tributes on social media, where mourners acknowledged his significant role in promoting peace, unity, and development in the Delta region.

Kenibara VII was crowned Amadabo of Moko-Ama in 2016, a position he viewed as a divine calling. Beyond his responsibilities as a traditional ruler, he held influential roles within the Ijaw community, serving as the chairman of the Akassa Clan Council of Chiefs and as chairman of the Central Zone of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), which focuses on the interests and cultural identity of the Ijaw people.