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Sunday 11 January 2015

There's a Nigerian that's 125 year old? See his photos

Some guy named Lugard Ekhator is on Facebook claiming that his grand father, Pa Ekhator Onabor, is a super-centenarian - born around 1890, which would make him about 125 years old.

According to the grandson, Pa Ekhator Onabor is the current Odionwere of former Ugbugo village, now Evbuohen N’Oba, near Ugo Niyekeorhionmwon, in Orhionmwon LGA of Edo State.
"He married a wife who had six children for him (2 men and 4 women), but died in the 80s. One of the female child (the first born) is late now some years ago and was of old age, as Pa Ekhator now has 5 surviving children.
More of what the grandson wrote on Facebook below...
Although he never went to any former school, but worked with white men in the timber industry where they were used as tree (igedu) cutters with axe, and then prepare the logs for transportation through the sea via Sapale for industrial usage by the white men.
Although he was born and bred as a traditionalist, (I used to follow him to make sacrifices in the bush for the gods in my younger days) but today he is a professing Christian, who underwent water baptism some five years ago or thereabouts, after confessing JESUS as his LORD and personal saviour. Hallelujah!
He was never rich financially in all his rich but this never stopped him from ensuring that his children attend standard schools as it was known then, which led to his first son Mr. Johnson Ekhator, 3rd born to served and retired from Pamol Rubber Company, Sokponba, Edo State. His second son, Mr. Raphael Ekhator, (my father) 4th born served and retired from the services of Ministry of Education, Edo State Government as a Messenger.
To appreciate the longevity of Pa Ekhator Onabor, his last born is 61 years old this 2015.
BIRTH TIME:
According to Pa Ekhator Onabor, his mother told him that he was around 7 years old when Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi was exiled to Calabar, during the invasion of the Benin Kingdom by the British in 1897. That means, Pa Ekhator was born around 1890 thereabout though no single document whatsoever is available to back this up.

LIFE OCCURRENCES:
He told us that he once fell from a palm tree and died when he went to harvest palm fruits (banga) for his uncle. The death story was as a result of what he witnessed during his unconscious state. Although no one was with him in this journey, but the evidence that followed when he finally regained consciousness by cutting down the palm tree to remove his ropes used in climbing up the tree because it was hanging up there proved that he was actually involved in that accident. He never broke a single joint in his body but when he cut down the tree, it fell across the road path to the farm. He cut it again to free the road for passage, went home and never told anybody about the development.

On the following day as he was going to the farm with his uncle, they came to the place and his uncle said “there was no rain yesterday, what felled this palm tree?” It was then he told his uncle that he was the one that cut down the palm tree. When he queried the reason, he then told him that he fell down yesterday from the tree and in order remove his ropes, he had to cut it down. He was that strong.

On getting to the farm, he said his uncle rubbed his body with fresh pepper in order to melt any frozen blood vessels that may result from the fall. So many years after, Pa Ekhator is still strong and alive. This is amazing.

Another occurrence in his life was in 1990 or so. I witnessed this very one.
The previous day, we made a sacrifice for a woman where we had killed a he goat. The following day being Even (native Sunday), he woke up early in the morning and then prepared for the village elders’ meeting, usually called by the Odionwere. He left for the meeting around 9 AM without eating. He came back towards the afternoon and after some time, he went to sleep. During the evening meal, when he was woken up to eat, he couldn’t wake up. Soon, a lot people had come around trying to wake him up to no avail, though he was breathing.
Native doctors were quickly brought in to make incantations whether he was still alive and stuff like that. He never woke up and he started battling for life. He was just dragging here and there on his mud bed and making some sounds gasping for life. This continued until around 4 AM the next morning, keeping the villagers awake and people proving one form of thing or the other to revive him. And when he finally regained consciousness, the first thing he asked was “what are people doing her?” He was told that they have been there since yesterday for him because he refused to wake up. He dismissed it, but when he wanted to move out of the room, he legs couldn’t take him. It was then he believed what people were telling him that he had died earlier. Hmm! Granpa is still alive ooh 25 years after.

And in October 1996, he was crowned the Odionwere of Ugbugo, now Evbuohen N’Oba in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, becoming one of the longest reign in that position which is 19 years on the throne now. May the name of the LORD be praised. Amen.
My grandfather no longer see due to his old age and the long time hunter he engaged in his earlier years in life, but his eyes are still open as if he still sees.

As old as he is, he still go out of his room to the backyard to defecate with the help of others.
His old age is really a blessing to us because it is a thing of joy to have a very old man as your grandparent, even though financial blessings are not there, but money can never buy nor give old age.
And so, when I visited him this December 2014, I was pleased to still hear his voice and meet him alive even though many are worried that he ought to have died by now. But can he kill himself because people want him to die? Live on Grandpa and enjoy the remaining days of your existence here on earth until you meet your saviour in glory if Jesus tarry.

The unforgettable lesson I learnt from my Grandfather even when I was not a Christian by then was the warning he gave us, when my father was accused of being a wizard. He said “My son, if lie is as sweet as salt and native chalk, don’t use it to rub your body.” This advice of my Grandfather has helped me over the years to be weary of lying. He ensured that allegation of wizard against my father was pursued to its logical conclusion until it was confirmed that my father was never a wizard through the traditional means of defining such things at the time.
LORD JESUS, should you tarry, grant us long life as seen in the life of my Grandfather to your own glory.

And grandpa, should you pass on to glory now, surely you've left an excellent life of longevity worthy of emulation. It is my prayer that you will make it to the marriage supper of the Lamb. Amen.
To GOD be all the glory.
Lugard Ekhator

177 comments:

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Omg...

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Oghene biko ooo

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Abeg I no wan reach dis stage 4 old age.

AbokiDaWarriBoy said...

Amin.

Unknown said...

What a life! He looks scary!

Brume Blinks said...

This is worst than death naa. Strong man tho!!
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Unknown said...

Jesus, that's too much now, 125 damn.....good to know sha

MS ADA............. said...

WOOW!God bless you sir

Unknown said...

Jesus, that's too much now, 125yrs damn.....good to know sha

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm dats nice 2hear

Unknown said...

Hmmmmm dats nice 2hear

Unknown said...

its about time he waka, go meet baba God.

AQO said...

Wow!! I'm stunned. More strength 2 his days and when he shall die, it shall b a peaceful one.









Jesus is Lord.

Unknown said...

Wow he looks really old but not well taken care of.

Unknown said...

Papa you av really done gr8. Megwo! Linda take note!

ary said...

Someone call Guinness book of records! We got a winner here!

princess said...

Wow! Welldone grandpa ekhator ..

Anonymous said...

Lucky you I wish I knew my grandparents that way. wish they could have passed on some wisdom. more importantly your grandpa knows Jesus so even when he dies he still lives on and you are sure of seeing him again. I advise you do a video with him where he talks about his life from childhood to now. cos people like him will help fill in some gaps later so get all the information you can now. God bless him

CHERRY said...

Wow God is great!

Unknown said...

Wow where are ur old ones? Care for them so dat u may reach old age. This is a lesson

Juleslouis said...

Wow. I don't want to live up to this age. 100 is ☺ķªª¥. God is really wonderful if not for the sins of men, then in d bible, life began at 100.

G's said...

Thank God for blessing him with longlife.

Richard said...

Na wah ooo, getting to this level. I would've beg God for death.

SWAAG said...

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Unknown said...

Wow what a touching story..i wished his children were wealthy enough..God pls I want to live long.

Unknown said...

AMAzing story.

safel said...

Wow!! N he still luks strong @ 125...May I live long as well IJN.

Unknown said...

I really thnk God for his life. Happy for him

Unknown said...

This man sure has seen his 10th generation...and kids will be afraid of him for sure
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Walata said...

Wow God loves him, an old man indeed

Davido's driver said...

Wow

Unknown said...

o boi! Gruving geisha wit eggrole. notyn do u

mummy's girl said...

Ain't you surpose to clean and dress him up before bring him for the world to see ?

Jochebed Nuel said...

Woooaahh..

Unknown said...

How true is that! Anyways congrats to the OLD MAN.
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Unknown said...

Thank God for him... May God keeps strengthen him to see More yrs.

knowurway.com said...

Hmmm God is wonderful

Goziem Oh LORD said...

Hmmmmmmmmm

Jeni_zee said...

Wow,God pls grant me n my family long life

Collin said...

He looks pre historic

Unknown said...

Lip sealed. Long live PA.

Unknown said...

First, I think due to bad record keeping, they may not get the exact day the old man was born. Then the pic looks very weird and scary. The guy should have packaged the old man well mow. Not good enough tho.

Unknown said...

Wow!!!

Anonymous said...

Thank God for making history with Pa but this is the reason why the western world undermine everything about us #lindaikeji #ogeyemmanuel #munifgrpltd that man needs adequate social care. People around him should ensure they support him with personal care and daily living skills so that people would not see him as one who is mentally ill. That was exactly the picture I got until I read the piece. We have Nigerians in the UK who run social care companies and have staff strength of about 200 on their payrole. They should bring back these ventures and support in educating us. Love your father land Nigerians.

Unknown said...

Na wa ooi

Unknown said...

I won't argue, he does look very, very old.. Dang;!!

Unknown said...

Glory be 2 God my own grear grand mother is over 120 too and she' alive

ELENA (HER MAJESTY) said...

125 wooow that's old!!!

GALORE said...

Eyaa.... God keep him for u all

In due time...God will call him to rest



@Galore

Anonymous said...

Oga d oldest ma 4 my hometown senior dis guy wella

Unknown said...

Thank God for his life.

Anonymous said...

d man is fucking tired.

Unknown said...

Waooo, may God bless his soul. Make una take good care of him more than this. Shalom.

Liddy said...

Aawww soo cuute! This is sooo sweet it's gotten me emotional. God has Blessed u Sir! And may he continue to and watching over u. Amen.

I Love this!

Unknown said...

To b sincere, I don't want to live dis long in a dirtty world of ours.

Just want to get to 70-85. Then am off. Not b blind n all dat@90. God forbid!

Gentletee said...

Wow! He is worth celebrating. Thank u Linda..

Unknown said...

Wow thank God for his life.But I think its time grand pa should go home and leave dis wicked world alone especially this one that you are not rich at all.I just dont like that back ground I am seeing.....longevity + poverty is,equal to pain abeg.

Unknown said...

Old age is a blessing from God. God is really great.




@Sophia Stephen

Mz steph said...

It's very believable oo. I don't want to be a burden to anybody. 125??? That's way too long

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Unknown said...

Dere re people older Dan dat, my frd,s grand mother is 130 nd her mother died just last year u can Imagine her age. It happens in Edo state especially Esan nd Auchi

gossip girl said...

this man should just die already!!

Anonymous said...

Waoh that is lovely but why dress him up like this . After naming all his children names and knowing they are learned that should know better whilst posting this to media . At least if they feel no money " clean him up and dress him properly

Anonymous said...

Hmmmmm your grandpa have over-stayed his welcome o. If he no won die naturally kill am artificially!! All die na die! #kidding

Unknown said...

Damn papa don old no be small.....IMA become old more then this and still look yoingie

Unknown said...

This is breathtaking,God is good

mccoy said...

Lies!!!
But if its true den he is a WIZARD! Only witches & wizards live dis long #word

linda's granda said...

Ohhh boy, na wa

Lugard Ekhator said...

It's not a claim, it's a REALITY. He is my grandfather whom I stayed with from birth till I became 21 when I left the village for the city in 1996.
By the grace of God, he is still alive and anybody can go and see him to authenticate this information if doubt arises.
God bless you Odera Mbadiwe for sending the post to Linda, and God bless you Linda for sharing this to the world.
Thank you.

AMARA NJOKU'S BLOG said...

wow! amazing!

Unknown said...

Nawa oooo! Pple dey beg to stay up to 100yrs!

Anonymous said...

long live

EbonyAma said...

And young people are dying anyhow. 125yrs ok seen. Keep on living Sir, and grandson keep on bn happy u hear. Goodnight.

Unknown said...

Mehn the oldman looks it...the igwe of my villa is around 110, if not more than, cuz he celebrated his 105 years ago, and he is the eldest in our ancient kingdom. His children are super rich, all of them abroad and are grandparents too..I think this is possible..

Unknown said...

So he's 125 very good and notable but truth be told he looks like he's rejected by his family. He should be taken care of bout made to look so tattered #my thoughts

Alake said...

Wow

Unknown said...

Wow if dis was my pa or grandpa I take care of him so much for living up till now he can even eat on his own wow, I buy him clothes shoes health check and everything to make his life better before any bad thing might happen to him

Unknown said...

Wow wow wow,grandpa has really tried oh.....this is what they call OLD AGE.

ifem said...

Wow greatness

Anonymous said...

Na wa!

Good said...

Nice one, but una 4 put trouser cover papa up well b4 una snap am picture na

Anonymous said...

This is an amazing story but you shouldn't leave him dressed in rags and looking so dirty just because he is old. Take better care of him because he is a blessing.

B n B said...

God make his days peaceful and blessed...! He's just old and cute!

Unknown said...

Old age mehn

Unknown said...

What word?
You ask God for long live and he gives it to you, you still call the person a wizard.
You must be stupid

Unknown said...

Anointing for longevity

Unknown said...

Did u hear that he is blind coupled with age? Common sense should tell you that he will be acting like a child now. The story also states that the family isn't fanancially bouyant, that should also tell u they are trying their possible best. He looks rejected to u but his grandson is celebrating him on social media. If you don't like the way he looks think of possible ways to reach out to him and God will reward u with the gift of long life. Learn to be humble, it will lead u to eternal life. Even Angelina Joli picked the children of nobodies from Africa, and she is giving them a better life today

Liddy said...

@mccoy- u'r just soo foolish I can't even deal! Pissed of at your stupid comment and mentality!

Liddy said...

After your parents then! Nonsense! How dare you?!

mimi said...

It tarried God that's why his still alive ok

mimi said...

U want him dead don't wish ur fellow human death when God says it's not time yet.

mimi said...

God bless you. You will grow old Amen

mimi said...

Life

mimi said...

Do they recognize here at all.

mimi said...

Bless u.

mimi said...

God bless you plenty

mimi said...

Can u see the reason why Gid takes care of the poor imagine if he was rich he would have passed on a long time. U will live long amen

Bokunor said...

U dey mad, Wich buhari go be president

mimi said...

His real am sure he never thought of that.

mimi said...

Hummm what can one say well we bless his age n life

mimi said...

Bless u

mimi said...

Come on don't kill d old man with words

mimi said...

Bless u

Unknown said...

My grandfather was 130years. He died about 4 months ago. 1st of September 2014. But he never lost any part of he's body. Everything was intact before he die but the only problem he had was lost of memory due to old age,. My grandpa hails from ondo town. So its just grace not everyone will live to such age.

Unknown said...

P ls stop this your advert. God is not happy with this kind of business you indulge in.
Linda pls stop posting this comment.
Jesus loves you anon.
Shalom! !

Unknown said...

Shut up ur mouth joor. He is 125 yrs old and still looks dat way. I bet wen u are 70 u will know d definition of scary. If u feel there is a bad record keeping, go help them get d good one. What is even wrong with some of u? Smh

Unknown said...

Since he is not going home u take him home now, asshole. U sound like its his choice to be called home. Wen God decides, He will take him home so shut ur. Mouth up

Unknown said...

Foolish joke. Sorry, I forgot to laugh. Jerk

Unknown said...

Extremely stupid at dat.

Unknown said...

And linda pls post my comment cos am getting fed up of this. Posting and not seeing my comment. If u want to choose particular comments to post then say it so dat u won't ve lib readers wasting their fingers typing comments that will be invinsible.

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...when life becomes lonely and boring, then death can be termed as a sweet escape

Unknown said...

awww
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Anonymous said...

I no blame u.

Anonymous said...

You
Are
Just a
Silly goat.

Nikfit@intnl said...

125years or nt, dis baba is nt been taking care of at all. After all I also ave a great grand mother who is 120 dis year. And she is still gud looking. Dat man look so dirty and scary. Pls d children should take care of their father before he dies so dat their own children will take care of dem too in their old age

beauty said...

I'm so sorry to say this, I don't think he's well taken care of..though he's very old but looks unkempt.

Anonymous said...

My grandfather died at 115 from Uhonmora Edo state. Was very poor but his oldest son was able to get a job and trained his siblings. Today some are retired having worked in mobil, unilever as top management staff. My uncles and aunt working with NCAA, shlumberger off shore and top organisations. Poverty is no excuse to a bright future is we work hard. When he died it was celebration of life because he also gave his life to christ. At the moment, only the son who trained everyone is dead. My aunts and uncles are alive and some are getting close to 90. It is well

Anonymous said...

@Linda my grandpa is over 130 years old and he still works with his 2 leg,can still read the bible : disaac207@gmail.com 08059423398

Unknown said...

Yes, he is

Unknown said...

As in eeh, this is the oldest person I have seen

Unknown said...

OMG!!! So gud n comforting to hear some pple few tho are still living as long as 120 n beyond

Unknown said...

he is not being taken care of..and he's still waxing strong#more years ahead papa.

Anonymous said...

You are stupid...low IQ..

Unknown said...

Linda you neva see anything my own great granny is about 133yrs old tho she no longer have any teeth cos all of dem do fall of and she forget things easily but she is very healthy and is no where near the grave sud I snd u her pics *winks*

Unknown said...

God is great

Unknown said...

Wow!!! This is wonderful o. Couldn't bliv ppl could still b dis old. I pray dat God shd grant us longlife IJN Amen.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! That's a bit too old oh. They should try and take care of him, he looks terrible!

dragon slayer said...

Mimi mimi. Is he your grandfather?

dragon slayer said...

Mimi mimi pls what's your own? I can't understand you.

Unknown said...

Woww!!! And he is still eating by himself....

Unknown said...

Thank God for his life.

jummzie said...

Pls post ur grandmother's pics nd let's see too. No mata ow mch u try to tush ds old people,it dsnt com out as expected. D only tin is dey mite luk healthy but d physical look dsnt work cos der skin is already weak. You can decide to do surgery sha. God wants him alive dts y he is stil der.

Unknown said...

woww.That's all i can say.

Unknown said...

Wow! This is amazing! Especially to see that he's still strong. More graces pa.
Hilary: the voice crying in the wilderness of Nnewi.

Unknown said...

Amazing!

Unknown said...

Me too o
I00 is okay
Wow he sure looks the age

Unknown said...

THAT IS GLORIOUS

FTUSH said...

wow, God please 100 IS Enough for me. he is looking too weak. he would have to need help of others

Unknown said...

We thanGOD 4 his life,it is a gr8 thing

Anonymous said...

Edo ppl enjoy longevity...Linda swallow my comment as usual o

Anonymous said...

Lmao! This Flacko guy!

Ty said...

wow may God help us live long amen

Jewel said...

Wow! You r blessed. May God keep my grand ma also. She is 90. Long live grandpa

winniekoko said...

Wow as the name implies Ekhator......God bless u great grand pa as u will continue to live in peace in this sinful World untill that glorious day the Almighty GOD will call u to eternal Rest.....

Subomi said...

if this is true. all I can say is WOW!!

OMG!WOMAN said...

He should be cared for properly nah pls.

Lugard Ekhator said...

Good morning all.
Yes, my grandfather is very old. But, he is being taken care of even though it is not the best that should be offer. However, I didn't post these pictures for sympathy as it was never planned for. I did only to speak about his old age of 125 years.
These pictures are natural and taken from his dark room using the camera's flash as the light. So, I have nothing to be ashamed of in posting the pictures of my grandfather even though he is not dressed in the best of clothes. Thank you.

Unknown said...

Wao congratulations pa lugard mi I must reach 130 at least

yawanow said...

wow.
Good old age is a blessing

yawanow said...

wow.
Good old age is a blessing

yawanow said...

wow.
Good old age is a blessing

Unknown said...

Lord Jesus 90 is fine, Thank You Lord.

QueenSheba said...

Now I'm puzzled! Especially d part where it states he's been dead twice and resurrected. Hmmmm.....

Unknown said...

Change his clothes! Serve him good food and create his body! He isn't dead yet.

MOTOLA said...

U LIKE TO SHOW OFF UR GRAND FATHER COS OF HIS AGE, BUT DO U REALLY TAKE GOOD CARE OF HIM, COS THE MAN AM SEEING DOESN'T LOOK WELL KEPT. SARDINE AND ROLL IS NOT ENOUGH TO SHOW HE IS OK.

Anonymous said...

U edo pple una no dy quick die oo!!! Ahan!!! Witchcraft! My bf's grandmother died @ 129!! Una go dy chop young blood to live!!! May GOD help yhu pple

Unknown said...

You do not assume age,you present a Proof of birth,Nigerians believe everything they are told,produce authenticated Proof of birth like its done the world over.

Unknown said...

You do not assume age,you present a Proof of birth,Nigerians believe everything they are told,produce authenticated Proof of birth like its done the world over.

Unknown said...

Long live pa!

Unknown said...

Wooow!!

lily said...

I know of a woman who was born 1886 she died last year she was 128

ebonyz... said...

Wow!! He's a strong man oh. I no wan reach this age sha

ElsieNene said...

Hei! Thank God for his life.

Unknown said...

Wetin we no go c for Edo state... chaii

Mauryno said...

Wow, cant believe you put this up Lugard thumbs up. Dont know you personnally but my dad ( Enofe) is a native of ugbugo and he knows ur grand dad and he visits him in his room when he goes to d village. i had to call him immediately i read this and he confirmed that ur grand dad is really these old. My grand mum died in 2006 at d age of 105 & according to my dad ur grandpa was way older than her. I guess old people suffering & still using natural herbs & drugs in the village live longer than these generations flaunting wealth at any given chance. Linda pls post my comment & lets celebrate our own. And they are alot more old people around these age.

Jules said...

Lol...u dey para o

Unknown said...

100 is very fine Abeg. What would you be living this long for and then you become a burden to everyone. Abeg it's better to go meet baba God at 100 or 105 if it's too much.

Unknown said...

Yes oh. He is even eating egg roll and sardines. Seriously???? When he dies now you will see his children bringing out 100 canopies and killing 50 cows but they are leaving him to die while he is alive. It's very common in Benin.

Unknown said...

@Otobrise,So you are among those who feel they must insult people to make a point. Everybody has a right to comment here. This is my comment so you have no right to use that your Ebola infested hands to type shut up to me. And in case you are not intelligent, people of his time usually don't keep good records. So it is very possible that his children over estimated his age. I have seen this in the course of my Job. And the man dose not look well. He looks unkempt. So don't look for unnecessary attention here pls.

Unknown said...

Otobrise, Do you even know how old 125 years is? Think about it. Then you would use your brain b4 u write nonsense.

Unknown said...

No mind am. The follow thinks everybody is as dirty as himself.

mimi said...

Not at all just been human that's all.

mimi said...

Am been human that's all.

Unknown said...

Kaiii Edo!!

Unknown said...

my great grand mother died last year and she was over 126 years old.........hmmm,i think long life runs in some gene

Anonymous said...

I don see person when old pass this man now this is not new at all

Anonymous said...

Oh! I shall be 125 years old in 73 years' time!


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