Chief Ayirimi Emami said that he does not recognize Ogiame Atuwatse III as the Olu of Warri.

He also stated that the throne of the Olu of Warri cannot be “for sale to the highest bidder”.

Recall that the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, on Tuesday abolished the traditional title of Ologbotsere in the Itsekiri Kingdom and Chief Ayirimi Emami use to be the Ologbotsere.

Emami speaking on Wednesday said that the Olu of Warri’s abolishment of Ologbotsere title in the Itsekiri Kingdom has “no consequence or effect”.

Emami said “As far as I am concerned we are in court and I do not recognize him as the Olu of Warri. He was neither properly selected nor crowned, so he cannot parade himself as the Olu of Warri.

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“To me, he remains Prince Tsola Emiko and not the Olu of Warri. His action shows that he was not properly crowned because if he was he would know the implication of what he is doing.

“The throne of the Olu of Warri cannot be for sale to the highest bidder and we will see to that.” He said