President Muhammadu Buhari has sent his message of felicitations to the Itsekiri nation over the installation of Prince Tsola Emiko as the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom.

The President, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, hailed the kingdom for managing to rise above the initial misunderstanding that trailed the appointment of Prince Emiko as Olu-designate.

He, however, admonished the new Monarch to use his endowments, including intellect, to serve his people and sustain the peaceful approach of the Itsekiri people in dealing with matters of nationalism and neighbourliness.

“President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates all Itsekiris home and abroad, as Prince Tsola Emiko gets installed as the 21st Olu of Warri, August 21, 2021.

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“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 tranquility.

“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,” the statement reads.