10 Facts you should about the late Olu of Warri

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.