The city of Calabar was in a solemn mood recently as family, friends, and associates gathered to bid a final farewell to the late Mr. Orok Edwards Imaha, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 59.
The burial service, held on Wednesday, was a poignant celebration of a life dedicated to fitness and camaraderie, deeply felt by all who knew him.
In a heartfelt tribute, the Commissioner representing Cross River State on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Orok Otu Duke, mourned the passing of Imaha, highlighting his vibrant spirit and dedication to sports.
“Orok Edwards Imaha was a sportsman,” Commissioner Duke stated. “We'd always check on health because of complications that come with age.”
The simple yet profound statement painted a picture of a man deeply invested in physical well-being and a close-knit circle that prioritized health and mutual care. His passing has left a void in the sporting community of Cross River State.
A memorial card bearing his image carried the inscription, “What we once enjoyed and deeply loved, we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us.” The words served as a comforting reminder to the grieving attendees that the legacy of the late sportsman, born on September 4, 1965, would endure in their hearts.
As the Calabar community continues to mourn, the memory of Orok Edwards Imaha is celebrated as one of vitality, friendship, and a life well-lived in the pursuit of health and sporting excellence.
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