“King Abiloye” emerges as Godfrey Ikenwole Emiko named Olu of Warri successor

The death of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II was officially pronounced in Itsekiri kingdom and now an Olu of Warri designate has been chosen. He isIkenwole Godfrey Emiko, brother of the late king. This is the first time a brother was taking over from a brother in this monarchy as the successor is typically the first son of the reigning Olu, in this case, it would have been Prince Tsola Emiko.

According to the National Mirror,

The death of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II was officially pronounced in Itsekiri kingdom and now an Olu of Warri designate has been chosen. He isIkenwole Godfrey Emiko, brother of the late king. This is the first time a brother was taking over from a brother in this monarchy as the successor is typically the first son of the reigning Olu, in this case, it would have been Prince Tsola Emiko.

According to the National Mirror,