The Itsekiri kingdom in Delta State has been thrown into a fresh traditional crisis as reports emerge that the Olu of Warri now faces a rival Itsekiri king crowned within the same Warri.
According to details circulating on Nairaland, a faction within the Itsekiri community reportedly installed another monarch, challenging the authority of the reigning Olu of Warri. Photos of the rival king’s installation have already begun trending online, sparking intense reactions across social media.
This development has raised concerns of a looming leadership tussle that could destabilize the unity of the Itsekiri nation, which only recently witnessed reconciliation efforts following years of disputes over royal succession.
Traditional and political leaders within Delta State are expected to intervene to prevent the situation from escalating into a full-blown crisis. Observers warn that the existence of two monarchs within the same kingdom could deepen divisions among the people and weaken the cultural heritage of the Itsekiri.
The palace of the Olu of Warri is yet to officially react to the development at the time of this report.
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