The title of Ologbotsere of Itsekiri Kingdom has been abolished by the Olu of Warri, Oba Tsola Emiko, the Ogiame Atuwashe III.
By this act Chief Ayiri Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom has been stripped of the Ologbotsere title which is the Office of the Traditional Prime Minister of Warri Kingdom.
The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III on Tuesday made this known saying that it is the king that gives chieftaincy titles and same also withdraws titles.
He said: ‘There is no Ologbotsere title again. The head of the Ologbotsere title can answer the nickname.’
He went on to say that ‘nobody should parade in that title of the Ologbotsere.
Ogiame Atuwatse III said: ”The monarch called you because of the respect he has for the Ologbotsere descendants.
”It is the king that gives chieftaincy titles. It is also the king that withdraws titles. This has is the tradition.
”There are several of Ologbotsere children that are chiefs. The Ologbotsere family is very dear to the monarch.
”There is no Ologbotsere title again. The head of the Ologbotsere title can answer the nickname.
”It is the pronouncement of the king and Itsekiri nation. There will be peace, blessings in the land.
”There is no Ologbotsere again. Nobody should parade in that title. You remember the king dissolved the Council of Chiefs and have been re-admitting and revalidating titles and has also reconstituted the council of Chiefs.
”Nobody should relate with anyone in the title as Ologbotsere,” he said.
