Coronation: New Olu of Warri, Omoba Emiko Tsola set to ascend the throne
The Warri Kingdom will be agog amid celebration tomorrow as the new Olu, Omoba Emiko Tsola, ascends the throne of his forefathers as the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom.
The historical event has transformed the Warri mainland down to the coronation venue at Ode-Itsekiri Island to be wearing a new look with elegantly decorated edifices and colours.
Saturday’s coronation is coming after Prince Tsola Emiko recently completed his Idaniken rite of seclusion.
Dignitaries from all works of life, the natives are looking forward to this epoch-making ceremony after all the hiccups over missing crown as a prelude towards generating harmony and unity within Warri Kingdom and its environs.
The Prime Regent of Warri Kingdom, Prince Emmanuel Okotiebo gave historical perspective of the good fortune that will trail Omoba Emiko’s coronation as the Olu of Warri.
According to him, “From that 21st upwards, it is a new beginning in Delta State and Itsekiri Land. More progress and love. The schedule for the Royal Coronation Ceremony has been published following an announcement by the Warri Council of Kingmakers.
“Meanwhile, the central planning committee is working tirelessly to accommodate the high-calibre of guests set to grace the event.”
On his part, the Council of Chiefs, Dr Eugene Ikomi, the Secretary of Warri Council of Chiefs, noted that “A visit to the coronation site shows very clearly that we are on course. The amphitheater is almost complete and the city itself is agog with activities. Certainly, 21st of August, 2021 is sacrosanct.
“Dating back to 1480, when the Kingdom was founded, Warri has had a diverse lineage of royals. A powerful new generation has now come of age, and Itsekiri indigenes strongly believe that Prince Emiko’s reign heralds a new dawn.”
