Olu Of Warri Stops 500 Years Old Tradition

The Olu of Warri, Atuwatse II, has said he his giving the land where he rules to God and putting a stop to Idol worship.

Henceforth, I submit and present the title ‘Ogiame’ to God, the creator, who made the sea and rules over all. Therefore, no Olu or person may bear the title or name that now belongs0 to God. I nullify all tokens of libation poured on the land and seas or sprinkled into the air in Iwere land. I frustrate all sacrifices of wine, blood, food, water, kola nuts, and other items offered in Iwere land.