The death of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II was officially pronounced in Itsekiri kingdom and now an Olu of Warri designate has been chosen. He is Ikenwole Godfrey Emiko, brother of the late king. This is the first time a brother was taking over from a brother in this monarchy as the successor is typically the first son of the reigning Olu, in this case, it would have been Prince Tsola Emiko.
According to the National Mirror,
“A total of 17 canon rounds were fired to traditionally announce the death of the Olu.
At about 12:16, the Olu designate, also refers to Om’ Oba, was presented to the Itsekiri nation by the Chief Priest. The announcement was greeted with great jubilation from the people.
Following the announcement of Olu’s death, a 90-day mourning period has been declared.
Addressing journalists after the ceremony, Chief Pessu said the mourning period forbids Itsekiri’s sons and daughters worldwide from every form of celebration including burial activities until the burial rites for the demise monarch were completed.
He disclosed that new Itsekiri Monarch would officially be crowned before the end mourning period.”
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Posted: at 20-09-2015 06:16 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
morgrawl231 at 20-09-2015 07:18 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Congrats to d new king....may ur dayzis be long.....
Posted: at 20-09-2015 07:18 AM (9 years ago) | Hero
stephen77 at 20-09-2015 12:19 PM (9 years ago) (m)
The King makers picked a grudge with The Olu as soon as he became a born again. For the first time in the history of the Kingdom, the first son will not step into his fathers shoes. Prince Tsola Emiko is the heir apparent, he was sidelined because his mother is not itsekiri. He should go to court.
Posted: at 20-09-2015 12:19 PM (9 years ago) | Newbie
Keffejude at 20-09-2015 06:26 PM (9 years ago) (m)
Ogiame is d 1st n last socalled "olu of warri"...I witnessed d insane warri crisis of 1997 the casualties were freaking much n d bloodshed was smtinelse all 4 an irrelevant title wish d itsekiris claimed by force. It won't happen again!! Urhobo no go gree ...RIH 2d dead & bye bye to God-fatherism in warri & delta state politics
Posted: at 20-09-2015 06:26 PM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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