Olu Of Warri names new Ologbotsere, strips Ayiri of title

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, stripped billionaire businessman Ayiri Emami of his title as Ologbotsere of the kingdom after meeting with him.

On Sunday, 16th of April 2023, the Olu conferred the Ologbotsere title on Chief Eyuoma. Ayiri had opposed Olu’s coronation in August 2021, leading to his disrobing and exclusion from the palace.

The Olu had recently initiated peace talks with Ayiri through the efforts of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and others. On April 14, the King met with Ayiri and then convened a meeting on Sunday to address the issue. Ayiri apologized and begged for forgiveness, which the Olu granted.

The Olu offered Ayiri his father’s title, Ayeku of Warri, but Ayiri refused it and left the palace. The Olu then installed Chief Oma Eyewuoma as the new Ologbotsere of the kingdom, thanking Ayiri for his contributions and asking him to leave the palace.