Sympathies are pouring in for the Government and people of Delta State following the demise of their illustrous son, the Olu of Warri Kingdom. Among the sympathizers is the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, who on Sunday lamented the demise of Ogiame Atuwatse II, the Olu of Warri and said the nation has lost a rare gem and an exceptional monarch.
In a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, Saraki said the passage of the Olu of Warri was painful but was quick to add that death is an inevitable end for all mortals.
He stated that the Ogiame Atuwatse’s passage is coming one month and six days after the death of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade, Olubuse II, ((in Osun State on July 28).
Saraki noted that the late Olu of Warri lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation. “As a learned legal luminary, he served in various capacities before he was enthroned as a traditional ruler. He placed priority on the welfare and well-being of his subjects. He lived a life full of service to God and humanity as a faithful Christian and lover of God. We shall surely miss him,” he said.
The President of the Senate commiserated with the Royal family of the Ogiame Atuwatse, Warri Traditional Council, government and people of Delta State.
He urged them to take solace in the fact that late Ogiame Atuwatse II lived a selfless and fulfilled life adding that those he left behind should strive to sustain his worthy legacies.
