BY MARY KUYE
Olu of Warri Palace Administration Director, Chief Clement Maleghemi has debunked the rumour making the round that the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli is dead.
Maleghemi said the Olu of Warri is indisposed and currently receiving medical care.
Recall that the social media and some mainstream newspapers had reported that the Olu of Warri died on Monday morning.
However, the Palace Administration Director in a release Tuesday afternoon in Warri, Delta state, said the First Class King is presently receiving medical treatment.
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His statement: “The attention of the Palace of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to news/social media speculations announcing the sudden demise of His Majesty.
“We wish to notify the general public that His Majesty is indisposed and currently receiving medical attention by a team of qualified medical specialists.
“Any further information on the subject would be made known to the general public by the office of the Traditional Prime Minister of Warri kingdom, Chief Ayirimi Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom.”
