BY EDMOND ODOK, ABUJA – President Muhammadu Buhari has begged the Itsekiri nation to bury the hatchet and reconcile their differences following the recent announcement of a new Olu of Warri-designate by the kingmakers.
In a message to the Itsekiris, the President prayed for a peaceful reign under Olu of Warri-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko.
A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said; “President Muhammadu Buhari sends sincere greetings to the Itsekiri nation on the announcement of a new Olu of Warri, as pronounced by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom.
“The President also condoles with the Itsekiris on the passage of the immediate past Olu, His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, which was equally formally announced.
“President Buhari prays that the Olu-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, will have a peaceful reign, signposted by massive development of Itsekiri land.
“He counsels love and reconciliation after a pulsating race for the throne, noting that peradventure any dissension exists, such should be resolved through due process.”
According to the President; “As the Itsekiri nation mourns their departed Olu for three months, President Buhari prays godly comfort for them, and a smooth ascendancy for the incoming monarch.”
