The Delta State House of Assembly has been officially informed of the demise of His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri.
The member representing Warri South Constituency One in the state legislature, Hon Augustine Uroye formally announced the passage of the late king at the hallowed chamber during Wednesday’s plenary of the House, presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.
Coming under personal explanation in the House Order Paper, Hon Uroye said when the demise of the late Olu was made public in the Warri Kingdom by the authority on the 5th of April 2021, the House was on a forced break following the strike action embarked upon by the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN.
“My Speaker and fellow Honourable members, I want to on behalf of the Deputy Majority Whip and Member Representing Warri North Constituency, Hon Fred Martins, officially inform this honourable house of the demise of HRM Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri.”
Hon Uroye who expressed sadness over the demise of the late Olu, also informed the lawmakers of the emergence of Olu designate, Prince Shola Emiko in line with the Itsekiri custom and tradition.
He disclosed that the process of the crowning of the Olu designate has already commenced also in accordance with the tradition of the people.
Speaking after the plenary, Hon Uroye prayed to God to grant Ogiame Ikenwoli eternal rest and congratulated Prince Shola Emiko on his emergence as Olu designate for the Itsekiri nation.
