10 Facts you should about the late Olu of Warri

Facts you should about the late Olu of Warri - The late Olu of Warri, His Royal Highness, Godwin Edomi, Ogiame Atuwatse II, passed away in the on Saturday, September 5, in Lagos. More.. Divorce cases that shook Nollywood.. The 11 most eligible celebrity lesbians (With Pictures) How a mammy water almost ruined a UNILAG student – You need to see this! Top 20 bootylicious African celebrities – You need to see who’s #1 (+Photos) The king who is the head of the Itsekiri people in Warri town was one of the most influential traditional leaders in Nigeria. We bring to your reading 10 things about him that you should know about: Read below: 1. His full name is Godwin Toju Emiko and he was famously known as “ The Defender Of The Warri Nation” 2. The late king started his reign on April 2, 1987. In April this year, the late king celebrated the 28th anniversary of his coronation as the Olu of Warri in his palace. Navigate using arrows below 3. He was the only son of his father, that was made a member of the Warri Traditional Council since 1983 and was also a member of Warri local government council, where he served in several capacities. 4. He was a lawyer by profession and the second university graduate to ascend the throne of Warri Kingdom. 5. He was a thoroughbred born-again Christian as he built a Foursquare church inside his palace. 6. In 2013, the late king announced his decision to relinquish the traditional title of Ogiame, saying it was from a river goddess, but he later changed his mind after his plan was vehemently resisted by the people and this palace chiefs. 7. Known for his bluntness, the late King told former president, Goodluck Jonathan during a meeting before the general elections that he failed the Itsekiri people during his tenure and that he could not guarantee his people’s votes for him. 8. The late king was reputed to have put enormous pressure on Jonathan and ensured the former president inaugurated the 16 billion dollars Export Processing Zone (EPZ) project in Warri town before the general elections. 9. On the 7 th of January this year, President Muhammadu Buhari visited the late king to solicit for his support during the electioneering campaign 10. In 1997, the late king presided over the Warri kingdom in one of its darkest days in history when riots ensued and hundreds died because of the late Nigerian military leader, Gen. Sani Abacha, created a number of local government areas, including Warri south-west local government council, headquartered in the Ijaw area of Warri. After much pressure by the Itsekiri on the federal government, the council was relocated to Ogidigben, an Itsekiri area of Warri, which sparked crisis known subsequently as “ Warri Crisis”. - Naij CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY Why my marriage crashed – Ini Edo finally speaks I inherited my brother’s laptop after his suicide, what I found on it made me glad he did it Top Nigerian celebrities who are best of friends – You’ll be shocked! (+Photos) 10 signs you are sleeping with or dating a mammy water – Guys, you really should see this! 10 celebs who dumped their partners for younger lovers (With Pictures) 20 Celebrities who have been embarrassingly caught stealing – This will shock many! (With Pictures) 11 things you should never buy your woman – Guys, make sure you see this! (With Pics) The 15 most famous strip clubs in the world – See which is #1 & their locations.. How to start a conversation with a girl for the first time – This will help you.. Top 12 best kept Hollywood secrets of all time – You need to see #1! (With Pictures) 7 things you probably don’t know about Funke Akindele The beautiful wives of top Nigerian comedians – Who is the finest? (With Pictures)

10 Facts you should about the late Olu of Warri

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