The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli is alive and not dead, as widely speculated.
Chief Clement Maleghemi who is the Olu’s palace administration director has denied multiple claims reported earlier today of the demise of the king.
The palace director in a three paragraph statement disclosed that the king is currently “indisposed and receiving medical care”, adding that the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami, will brief the public later on the health status of the monarch.
Makghemi’s statement: “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.”
There have been reports in the media that the first-class monarch passed on Monday morning. He was reported to have died from COVID-19 related illness after his health allegedly deteriorated on Sunday evening.
Olu of Warri, His Royal Highness Ogiame Ikenwoli Godfrey Emiko is the 20th King of the Itsekiri people of Delta State Nigeria. He was crowned on the12th of December 2015, making it just five years on the throne.
