Some 24 hours to the coronation of a new Olu of Warri, Itsekiri Kingdom, the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has emphasised the need for the Itsekiri kingmakers to adhere, strictly, to the norms, tradition and customs of their kingdom.



The Olu of Warri designate, Omoba Tsola Emiko, will on Saturday be crowned as the Olu of Warri at the ancient Big Warri, traditionally known as Ode Itsekiri.

Oba Ewuare II said that adequate observance of ancient traditions and customs of the land would preserve the cultural heritage of the Itsekiri Kingdom.


The Omo N’Oba spoke late Thursday when the Uwangue of Warri, Chief Gabriel Awala, led a delegation to his palace in Benin to formally inform him of the coronation of the new Olu, Omoba Tsola Emiko scheduled for Saturday, 21st August 2021.



The Benin monarch assured of the Benin palace’s support for the Olu designate, insisting that the “cultural and traditional ties between Warri and Benin kingdoms would be strengthened”.

The Benin monarch promised that a high powered delegation would be sent from his palace to the coronation of the new Olu.

Earlier, Chief Awala who led top Itsekiri chiefs to the Benin palace, informed the Benin monarch through Chief Brown Meme, that they were at his palace to formally inform the Oba of the crowning of a new Olu in Warri kingdom.



He described the relationship between Warri and Benin as cordial and that the Benin monarch would continue to be a father to all.

Was thinking it should be Oni of ife.. not Oba of Benin

Wetin I know...

But Yoruba do claim ishekiri as kin.. Na wao.

What is the function of traditional rulers now in Nigeria sef..

So many rulers in Nigeria yet the masses dey suffer

Good for those involved

jaeyking:
What is the function of traditional rulers now in Nigeria sef..

So many rulers in Nigeria yet the masses dey suffer

I'm glad they are not worth anything in Nigeria now

If they did not sell out on time, they would not have been rubbished

The law that will make them lose their office if they criticize government was made by their own people

Since they have outlived their usefulness, they should even be scrapped if they don't wake up to their responsibilities.

No they must go to the Oni of Ife and formally inform him too or else

Why are they stopping the coronation of sultan if they can allow Itsekiri to do their coronation.

sapientia:
Good for those involved



I'm glad they are not worth anything in Nigeria now

If they did not sell out on time, they would not have been rubbished

The law that will make them lose their office if they criticize government was made by their own people

Since they have outlived their usefulness, they should even be scrapped if they don't wake up to their responsibilities.

I look at Nigeria then I observe that we created a system that even smallest can be reached by the government
In a state we have governor, senators, house of reps, l.g.a chairman, each individual wards councillor and in those wards we still have rulers who report directly to the coucillors

Yet I can see their use

Asgard73:
Was thinking it should be Oni of ife.. not Oba of Benin

Wetin I know...

But Yoruba do claim ishekiri as kin.. Na wao.

Ehn the traditional families of the Itsekiris are originally from Benin

Benin is nearer to Itsekiri land than Ife.

So it is basically common sense to have both kingdoms pledge mutual allegiance to each other

Asgard73:
Was thinking it should be Oni of ife.. not Oba of Benin

Wetin I know...

But Yoruba do claim ishekiri as kin.. Na wao.

the traditional stool is the only familarity they have with Benin aside that nothing else.

Asgard73:
Was thinking it should be Oni of ife.. not Oba of Benin

Wetin I know...

But Yoruba do claim ishekiri as kin.. Na wao.

You don’t deserve any kind of response. This your comment has shown that you are not good for anything but mischievous comments.
I don’t understand yoruba matter in Benin Kingdom. Come crown a king in ile Ife without informing Ooni.

Daum:



Ehn the traditional families of the Itsekiris are originally from Benin

Thank you bro.

ORIENTATION101:
the traditional stool is the only familarity they have with Benin aside that nothing else.

Nic one .. been the reason Ife.