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.
“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.”
Congrats to the new King.
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