The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, congratulated all Itsekiris as Tsola Emiko gets installed as the 21st Olu of Warri on Saturday.
Buhari’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, ‘President Buhari rejoices with Itsekiris on coronation of 21st Olu of Warri.’
In the statement, the President saluted the Kingdom for overcoming the issues that arose after the initial appointment of the Olu-designate, urging that any outstanding matters should be amicably resolved in the interest of peace and tranquillity.
As a Western-trained political scientist, and management expert, Buhari counselled the new Olu to use his gift and intellect to serve his people, noting the peaceful disposition of Itsekiris to peace in the Niger Delta region, and the country in general.
The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates all Itsekiris home and abroad, as Prince Tsola Emiko gets installed as the 21st Olu of Warri, August 21, 2021.
“The President salutes the Kingdom for overcoming the issues that arose after the initial appointment of the Olu-designate, urging that any outstanding matters should be amicably resolved in the interest of peace and tranquillity.
“As a Western-trained political scientist, and management expert, President Buhari counsels the new Olu to use his gift and intellect to serve his people, noting the peaceful disposition of Itsekiris to peace in the Niger Delta region, and the country in general.
“The President prays that the new epoch will consolidate on the peace, progress and prosperity of all members of the Warri Kingdom. “
