The Palace of the Olu of Warri has denied rumours of the death of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, says he is rather indisposed and currently receiving medical care.
The death of the Warri monarch was reported in several media outlets on Monday.
He was reported to have died on Monday of COVID-19, but no official statement was issued by the palace.
However, in reaction to the reports of the Olu’s death, the palace administrator Clement Maleghem issued a statement on Tuesday saying the monarch was indisposed and receiving medical attention by a team of qualified medical consultants.
The statement read, “The attention of the Palace of His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri had been drawn to news/social media publications announcing the sudden demise of His Majesty.
“We wish to notify the general public that His Majesty is indisposed and currently receiving medical attention by a team of qualified medical specialists.
“Any further information on the subject would be made known to the general public by the office of the traditional Prime Minister of Warri Kingdom, Ayirimi Emami, who is the Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom.”
The Olu recently celebrated his fifth year anniversary of his ascension to the throne on December 12.
It was reported that Olu of Warri had recently hosted Olu Irefin, a former General Officer Commanding, Six Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt, who died two weeks ago of COVID-19.
