The Ijaw community is mourning the reported death of Moses Theophilus Kenibara VII, the traditional ruler of Moko-Ama in Bayelsa State, who reportedly passed away at the age of 64.
The monarch’s death reportedly became known around October 9, 2026, drawing condolence messages from associates and members of the Ijaw community. Reports have linked his passing to alleged complications following a liposuction procedure, although the cause of death has not been officially confirmed in the available information.
Theophilus ruled Moko-Ama, a community in Sangana, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, under the Akassa Kingdom. He assumed the traditional position of Amadabo in 2016 and subsequently became involved in several leadership roles within the Ijaw community.
He served as chairman of the Akassa Clan Council of Chiefs and the Central Zone of the Ijaw National Congress. In these roles, he was associated with efforts to promote unity among traditional rulers and strengthen cooperation within the community’s traditional institutions.
Reports about his life and service also highlighted his interest in community development. He was identified as chairman of the KEFFESO Host Community Development Trust, which is connected to development concerns affecting communities in the Niger Delta.
Following news of his reported passing, tributes emerged from people who remembered his contributions to traditional leadership and community affairs. His death has been described as a loss to the Moko-Ama community and the wider Ijaw nation.
However, details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain uncertain. Although some reports have suggested a connection to complications from cosmetic surgery, the exact nature of the alleged complications and where the procedure took place have not been established in the available reports.
There has also been no verified confirmation of the precise cause of death from the monarch’s family or palace authorities in the information reviewed.
As the community reflects on his reported passing, further official details are expected to provide clarity about the circumstances surrounding his death and arrangements for his burial.
Theophilus leaves behind a record of involvement in traditional leadership and Ijaw community affairs, with his reported death prompting renewed tributes to his service in Bayelsa State.
