37-Year-Old Finally Crowned Olu Of Warri Kingdom

37-Year-Old Omoba Tshola Emiko has finally been crowned Olu of Warri Kingdom.

Onyxnewsng reports that Omoba Tshola Emiko has been crowned as the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom and the Ogiame Atuwatse III of the Warri Kingdom.

Onyxnewsng understands that Emiko was crowned after a series of activities lined up for the coronation on Saturday.

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The interesting part of the event, was the selection of a ceremonial sword by the Olu while being blindfolded among 20 others.

But one of the 21 swords which bear the names of his 20 predecessors is usually left unnamed.

According to the high chiefs in the kingdom, the monarch is expected to use the name of the predecessor he picks as his title throughout his reign as the 21st Olu.

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In the event where he picks the sword that has no name attached to it, the monarch is at liberty to announce a new title or pick that of any of the predecessors of his choice.

However, he performed three symbolic chores for the last time which included fetching water in a clay pot, splitting wood with an axe, and paddling a canoe.

After he took the oath of office and adopted a title for his reign, the Olu of Warri was crowned by the Uwangue of Warri, Chief Gabriel Awala.

This led to the change of his name from Omoba Tsola Emiko to Ogiame Atuwatse III.

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The coronation of the new Olu of Warri also enjoyed the presence of many dignitaries from various parts of the country, including political leaders and traditional rulers.

President Muhammadu Buhari was represented by the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, whose mother is from the Warri Kingdom.

Political leaders present are Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu; Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Idris Wase; and former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, among others.