The Olu of Warri designate, Prince Godfrey Emiko, will be crowned the 20th Olu of Warri on December 12, 2015.
Chief Yaya Pessu, Ojomo of Warri Kingdom and Chairman, Warri Traditional Council, who disclosed this to newsmen in Warri, Delta State, yesterday, said that Abiloye’s coronation would be preceded by the final funeral rites for his predecessor, HRM, Ogiame Atuwatse II.
Chief Pessu, joined by the Funeral/Coronation Publicity Committee, headed by Prince Yemi Emiko, said: “The final funeral rites for the late Olu will last 14 days from November 20. The day before, we will have a commendation night.
“And by December 12, coronation of the Olu designate begins with a regatta at the Warri Club jetty before the rites at Ode-Itsekiri. We are expecting dignitaries from far and near and we enjoin all to cooperate with us throughout these special moments.”
The release of the programme of events further raised the excitement among the Itsekiri in Warri Kingdom, yesterday, as various communities and families intensified preparations for robust participation in the coming events.
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The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has extended his condolences to the government and people of Delta State over the death of the Olu of Warri, Godwin Edomi.
A statement issued by Dogara’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Mr Turaki Hassan, on Monday stated that the speaker said the country had lost one of its revered traditional rulers.
“The late monarch was a father for all and consummate lawyer whose 28 year reign brought peace and tranquility amongst his people.
“I am deeply touched by the news of the demise of the Olu of Warri. I pray God gives his family, his subjects and the people of Delta State the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss,’’ it stated.
The statement, which said the late monarch lived an exemplary life worth of emulation, urged the people of Warri to honor him by living in peace and harmony.
“The late Olu’s demise was a big loss not just to the Itsekiri nation, but Nigeria at large.
“As people of faith, we know that he has gone to rest as all mortals must die,’’ the statement stated.
