Buhari congratulates new Olu of Warri

Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the new Olu of Warri who was pronounced leader of the Itsekiri nation by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom.

In the same vein, the President sent a condolence message to the Itsekiri people over the death of His Royal 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 the 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, Channels TV said.

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.