Meet the new Olu of Warri,Ikenwole Godfrey Emiko.
The new Olu is the brother of the late king Ogiame Atuwatse II. 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.
To traditionally announce the death of Olu,a total of 17 canon rounds were fired before the Olu designate referred to as Om' Oba was announced.He was later presented to the Itsekiri nation by the Chief Priest.
A 90-day mourning period has been declared following the demise of the late Olu.Disclosing this to 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.Speaking further,he said a new Itsekiri Monarch would be officially crowned before the end of the mourning period.
Congrats to the new Olu.
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