2023: Olu of Warri Denies Endorsing Tinubu For President

The palace of the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has described as false a national newspaper publication ( not Vanguard) saying the monarch endorsed a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bola Tinubu.

A statement signed by the Director of Palace Administration, Chief Clement Maleghemi and made available to newsmen in Warri, Delta state, said the monarch is a father to all, adding that he is not into partisan politics.

Ref: ‘Tinubu, Most Qualified Person To Lead Nigeria – Olu of Warri’

A REBUTTAL

On the instructions of His Majesty Atuwatse III – The Olu of Warri, firmly rebut the statement claiming Ogiame’s endorsement of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and restates that Ogiame has no political affiliation or preferred political candidate for any office In the forthcoming 2023 elections be it at the regional, sub-national or national level.

Ogiame is a father figure to all and has no personal favourite or special interests in any candidate or political party vying for any office in the forthcoming elections one way or another and will therefore not endorse or discredit any candidate to the detriment or advantage of others.

The headlines credited to Ogiame in the referenced quotes have been taken out of context and reworked to suit a specific narrative. They cannot be further from the truth For an unclear motive. The writer contravenes the Palace’s avowed role of non-partisanship. Ogiame is a father figure to all who have a genuine interest in advancing the course of development of our nation.

Therefore, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III -The Olu of Warri is using this medium to make this important clarification for the avoidance of doubt and further requesting that in the future, any queries and clarifications on Palace communications should be directed to the Palace media office.

Thank you