Chief Yaya Pessu, Ojomo of
Warri Kingdom and Chairman, Warri Traditional Council spoke to newsmen in
Warri, Delta State, Olu of Warri designate, Prince Godfrey Emiko, will be
crowned the 20th Olu of Warri.
The traditional coronation would
take place on December 12, 2015 the 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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