By Our Correspondent
With barely 24 hours to the coronation of the 21st Olu of Warri, the Egogo of Warri Kingdom, Chief Robinson Ariyo, has said that, the missing crowns reportedly stolen from the Olu’s palace, will not affect the coronation of the Olu designate, Omoba Tsola Emiko come 21st August, 2021.
Speaking to Our Correspondent in Warri yesterday at the Olu’s palace in Warri, Chief Ariyo ,who is also a member of the Olu Advisory Council, said , despite the ‘stolen crowns’ the coronation will go on as smoothly as planned.
Chief Ariyo, a development expert and legal practitioner, said, “The whole idea was to frustrate the crowning process, but that won’t stop the coronation.
“They also went away with the beads, thinking that they had frustrated the system and they could go and crown their ‘own king.
“Chief Ayiri Emami and his cohorts (with due respect) are strongly suspected to be behind the breaking of the palace and carting away of royal artefacts.
He also alleged that Chief Mac Gray had made a post on his Facebook page at about 10:19pm on the 31st of March, calling on the governor to come to the aid of the palace as people were breaking in and carting away the royal crowns.
“As at that time, the crowns were not yet stolen ; the crowns were stolen on the 1st of of April at about 3am.
“Chief Mac Grey made the post , only for him to pull it down the following day. So, it was on the basis of that , we concluded that he was a person of interest.
“We felt that he is either a soothsayer or he was directly involved ; so which ever way, he is helping the police in their investigations.
He alleged that Prince Oyowoli and Prince Omatsuli disappeared with the crowns since that time till now and have refused to honour the invitation by the police.
While warning mischief makers and all those involved in the sacrilegious act (crown theft) , Chief Ariyo said, “A lot of people don’t understand the way nature works. It slowly, but it grinds well.
He added that all those involved were compromising their spiritual safety as according to him such act attracts dire consequences even for generations yet unborn because, the voice of the people is the voice of God.
The joyous mood at the palace was palpable as gigantic tents were being erected and people seen carrying out various activities in preparation for the elaborate reception that would be taking place at the palace ground in Warri which also expected to serve as a viewing center.
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