Prince Tsola Emiko has been announced as the Olu-designate of Warri kingdom following the death of its 20th ruling monarch, Ogiame Ikenwoli.
The announcement was made by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom and acting Chairman of Olu’s Advisory Council, Chief Johnson Atserunleghe, at a traditional ceremony in Ode Itsekiri, the homestead of the Itsekiri.
Emiko, who will remain Olu-designate until all necessary processes are completed, will be formally crowned as the 21st Olu of Warri at a later date.
Atserunleghe announced however, that prior to this, the Itsekiri people would be in a mourning for the late monarch for the next three months till the burial rites are concluded.
“All Itsekiri adults, both males and females will put their clothes upside down throughout this period of mourning. No party, no drumming or merriment of any sort in Itsekiri land until the burial is over and new Olu installed,” he said.
Emiko was born in 1984, to Prince Godwin Toritseju Emiko, the late Ogiame Atuwatse,the 19th Olu of warri and Gladys Durorike Emiko in Warri, Delta State.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in International Studies and Political Science and a Masters in Management.
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