Wednesday 11 September 2013

Olu of Warri bows to pressures, rescinds decision to renounce title

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwase II, has rescinded his decision to renounce his royal title, Ogiame, as well as abolish some ancient Itshekiri cultural practices, after four days of protest.

The Itsekiri Monarch bowed to the wishes his people who gave him a mandate to either rescind his decision or abdicate.

His decision was made public this afternoon Tuesday September 10th at the Kings Palace by one of his High Chiefs, Rita Lori Ogbebor, who read from a statement that was issued by 22 Palace Chiefs.
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3 comments:

  1. Unknown11 September 2013 at 10:03

    He jux has to bow to the pples tradition fa, he can't change or wipe the tradition dat has been in existence since decades ago.
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  2. Fast Writer11 September 2013 at 17:46

    Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown
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  3. bettyannie2cool@yahoo.com12 September 2013 at 22:56

    I feel sorry for him. But to make Heaven, its God Almighty or nothing no matter what! No going back!

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