UPDATE:
The Palace of the Olu of Warri has denied rumours of the death of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli.
Control TV had earlier reported that the monarch is alleged to have passed on to greater glory on Monday of COVID-19.
However, in a statement issued by Director of Palace Administration, Olu of Warri Palace, Clement Maleghemi, on Tuesday, the palace disclosed that the monarch is indisposed and currently receiving medical attention by a team of qualified medical consultants.
The statement noted that the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami, would brief the public subsequently, on further development.
“the attention of the Palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to news/social media speculations announcing the sudden demise of His Majesty,” it read.
“We wish to notify the general public that His Majesty is indisposed and currently receiving medical attention by a team of qualified medical specialists.
“Any further information on the subject would be made known to the general public by the office of the Traditional Prime Minister of Warri kingdom, Chief Ayirimi Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom.”
The 65-year-old monarch celebrated the fifth anniversary of his ascension to the throne on December 12.
EARLIER:
The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, has allegedly deied barely one week after the grand finale of his fifth coronation anniversary celebration.
The atmosphere was full of gloom for the people of warri after receiving the news of the alleged passage of the monarch on Monday, many shop owners and business owners around the royal palace vicinity closed shop as a mark of respect for the King.
However,Punch news reports that a source who pleaded for anonymity said that the former General Officer Commanding 6 Division Port Harcourt, Major-General Olu Irefin, whose death about two weeks ago was due to COVID-19, had paid the Olu of Warri a visit in the royal palace.
Aged 65 years, Ogiame Ikenwoli, ascended the royal stool of Warri Kingdom on 12th December 12, 2015.
Recall that the monarch was lively and showed no signs of illness as he joyfully received well wishers from far and near who paid him royal homage during his fifth coronation anniversary, less than a week ago.
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