Olu Of Warri Is Not Dead- Palace Director

The palace administration of Warri kingdom has refuted viral media reports surrounding the death of the first-class monarch, the Olu of Warri.

As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, Chief Clement Maleghemi, the palace administration director disclosed this in a statement in Warri on Tuesday, December 22nd 2020.

Chief Maleghemi said the Olu is currently receiving medical attention by a team of expert physicians but did not state the facility the monarch has been admitted to.

The rebuttal is coming in the wake of several media reports confirming the death of the highly revered monarch.

The statement also said that the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami, will shed further light on the development in due course.

“The attention of the Palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to news/social media speculations announcing the sudden demise of His Majesty.

“We wish to notify the general public that His Majesty is indisposed and currently receiving medical attention by a team of qualified medical specialists.

“Any further information on the subject would be made known to the general public by the office of the Traditional Prime Minister of Warri kingdom, Chief Ayirimi Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom,” the palace director said in a statement.

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