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Buhari Commiserates With Itsekiris On Olu Of Warri’s Demise, Congratulates Successor

  • The Itsekiri Traditional Council announced the passing of the HRM Ogiame Ikenwoli and the selection of Tsola Emiko as the Olu of Warri-designate at a brief event on Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Itsekiris on the passage of the immediate past Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, which was formally announced on Monday.

The President also sent his sincere greetings to the Itsekiris on the announcement of Tsola Emiko as the new Olu of Warri, as pronounced by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom.

Read also: Itsekiri Council Confirms Olu Of Warri’s Demise, Unveils Successor

Olu of Warri-designate, Tsola Emiko at a brief ceremony announcing his ascension to the throne

He prayed that the Olu-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, will have a peaceful reign, signposted by the massive development of Itsekiri land.

He counsels love and reconciliation after a pulsating race for the throne, noting that peradventure any dissension exists, such should be resolved through due process.

As the Itsekiri nation mourns their departed Olu for three months, President Buhari prays godly comfort for them and a smooth ascendancy for the incoming monarch.

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