By Francis Sadhere
The Chairman of Warri South council area, Dr Michael Tidi on Friday condoled with the Regent of Warri kingdom, Prince Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, members of the Ginuwa l Ruling House, chiefs of the kingdom and the entire Itsekiri nation on the demise of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli.
Tidi who led members of the executive and legislative arms of the council to the Aghofen (Olu of Warri Palace), on Friday on a condolence visit, said the council shared in the grief of the Itsekiri people but are consoled in the fact that the departed Olu lived an exemplary life.
He said the council deemed it necessary to come and pay the Palace the condolence visit after receiving a letter from the Palace formally informing the council about the passage of the departed Olu
He added that the choice of the Omoba, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, is another consolation for Warri South, expressing confidence that through him, God would take the kingdom to greater heights.
“We took receipt of your letter to the council officially informing us about the demise of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli.
“This is why we came here today to condole with the regent, the Palace Chiefs and the good people of Itsekiri nation.
“On behalf of the Warri South South Local Government Area and the people of the council, we have come to tell you that we share in your grief. But we are consoled by the fact that departed Ogiame Ikenwoli lived an exemplary ,” Tidi said.
Responding, he regent of Warri kingdom, Prince Emmanuel Okotie-Eboh, said the current period being faced by the Itsekiri nation is a difficult one and therefore pleaded for cooperation.
The Regent who spoke through the secretary of the Warri Council of Chiefs, Chief Dr Eugene Ikomi, expressed delight at the visit, noting that the team was the first to pay a condolence visit to the Olu palace.
“The regent is delighted that the people of Warri South came to pay condolence. He’s most delighted that the entire Warri South, being the primary constituency of Warri kingdom, is the first to pay condolence visit.
“These are difficult times for us in the Warri Kingdom. As we plan for the burial of the demised monarch and the coronation of the Omoba, we seek the cooperation of the council to participate in the activities we will be doing,” Prince Okotie-Eboh said.
Members of the Ginuwa 1 ruling house, palace chiefs including the Uwangue of Warri kingdom, Chief Gabriel Awala, the Director of Warri Palace Administration, Chief Clement Maleghemi were among those present at the occasion.
