Royal Highness Moses Theophilus Kenibara VII, the Amadabo of Moko-Ama in Sangana, Akassa Kingdom, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Nigeria, has reportedly died following complications from liposuction surgery.

TheNewsGuru reports that tributes to the late monarch began circulating on social media around October 8 and 9, 2026, with many describing him as a peacemaker and an advocate for unity and development in the Niger Delta.

The late traditional ruler was 64 years old at the time of his death.

He served as Chairman of the Akassa Clan Council of Chiefs and Chairman of the Central Zone of the Ijaw National Congress (INC). He was crowned Amadabo of Moko-Ama in 2016, a position he described as a divine calling.

He later became Chairman of the Akassa Clan Council of Chiefs, succeeding Chief Newton Igbani-Okuru. During his tenure, he advocated unity among royal houses and supported efforts to establish a written constitution for the council.

His reported death has been described as a significant loss to Moko-Ama and the wider Niger Delta, with tributes highlighting his commitment to the welfare of his people and his efforts to promote peace and development in the region.