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Nigerians Mourn As Olu Of Warri Dies

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December 22, 2020

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By Emmanuel Adigwe

Nigerians were on Tuesday morning mourning the death of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, who died days after marking his fifth anniversary on the throne. He was aged 65.

According to media reports, the monarch died allegedly of COVID-19.

GWG writes that Ogiame Ikenwoli, ascended the royal stool of Warri Kingdom on 12th December 12, 2015.

His death has sparked reactions on social media as many netizens were surprised by his passing and some were disputing that he died of Covid-19. GWG brings some of their reactions below:

Wetin come kill the Olu of Warri? Person wey dem coronate which day? This 2020 should just do and go abeg….
— Captain Barbossa?? (@efa101) December 21, 2020

Death kills who hailed and who is hailed, Olu of warri is gone ! Every body will become an history. Rest in peace.
— ile kosija (@ile_kosija) December 21, 2020

The Olu of Warri that celebrated his coronation anniversary some days again abi which one?
— Nells (@e_nelley) December 21, 2020

Breaking News:

Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli is dead.
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Sources said his health had deteriorated on Sunday evening.
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May His Soul Rest In Perfect Peace Amen https://t.co/r0EowYjPFw
— Ebal's Blog (@ebalsbblog) December 21, 2020

It is with great sadness that I learnt of the death of His Royal Majesty Olu of Warri, Ikenwoli Godfrey Emiko. He was a true statesman with difference.

On behalf of the people of Obollo, Esha Obollo and I wish to convey to your family and to the people of Olu Kingdom our pic.twitter.com/5qCdxz6XLP
— Obinna Ijere (@IjereObinna) December 21, 2020

Wow the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli is dead ?. Definitely sad times for the Itsekiri nation who will most likely be in mourning during this Christmas period. May his soul rest in peace.
— Donatella Nicole (@___nde) December 22, 2020

Why not? " Olu of Warri dies of alleged covid19,after 5th anniversary" this your headlines @ times.
— iamsimplified? (@alphaflamy) December 22, 2020

What am I hearing about the Olu of Warri?
— Nwanne di na Mba (@Intrepidtoju) December 21, 2020

Not Olu of Warri joining his ancestors 10 days to the end of 2020.

The year def mad gan.
— Kayode Johnson (@officialkdj) December 21, 2020

Nigeria: Olu of Warri Ogiamen Ikenwoli died Sunday evening.
No matter who you think you are, fact is that from God we came & to Him is our compulsory return#wonder4ulworld
— Ibnibrahim (@ibrahimmauruf1) December 21, 2020

The Olu of Warri has died of Covid19 Complications………and some people still don't believe Covid is real! Continue oo! Emura si!
— Yvonne (@lavonnecuisine) December 21, 2020

Hearing the Olu of Warri just died of covid
— gubsmacked (@bellabiceps) December 21, 2020

Olu of Warri joins his ancestors. My deepest Condolences to his immediate family, the Royal Family and People of Warri on this great loss.
— The Chief Scribe✍️ (@Lloyd_Manasseh) December 21, 2020

So, who told these people it was COVID that killed the Olu of Warri
— Timmy (@_gh_o_st_) December 22, 2020

This Olu of Warri no even last at all. Barely 6yrs on the throne.
— BJORN Ironside (@thefemiTRIPP) December 21, 2020

Is Olu of Warri really dead? The 2nd wave seems to be taking a lot of people with it o
— Ruky Emu-V Igz (@rukxy) December 22, 2020

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