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Photo Emerges as Obasanjo Ignores Age Difference, Goes on His Knees to Pay Homage to New Olu of Warri
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Photo Emerges as Obasanjo Ignores Age Difference, Goes on His Knees to Pay Homage to New Olu of Warri

by  Nurudeen Lawal 2 min read
  • Former president Obasanjo, 84, earned Nigerians' praises as he is pictured on his knees paying homage to Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 37-year-old new Olu of Warri
  • Many said Obasanjo's action despite his age and political status shows he has great respect for tradition
  • Tsola Emiko, the new Olu of Warri, was crowned on Saturday, August 21, amid a colourful display of tradition

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Warri, Delta state - Nigeria's former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has paid homage to the newly installed Olu of Warri kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III.

In a photo posted on Instagram by a social media influence, Ubi Franklin, the former president is seen on his knees, despite his age, paying homage to the new Olu of Warri who was crowned on Saturday, August 21.

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Ogiame Atuwatse III: Photo Emerges as Obasanjo Goes on His Knees to Pay Homage to New Olu of Warri
Nigeria's former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has paid homage to the newly installed Olu of Warri kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III. Photo credit: @ubifranklintriplemg
Source: Instagram

Obasanjo celebrated his 84th birthday in March while Tsola Emiko, the newly crowned Olu of Warri is 37.

Nigerians react

Many Nigerians on social media have hailed the former president for his deep respect for tradition despite his age and political status.

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Popular comedian, Seyi Law (@seyilaw1), commented on Instagram:

"Chief Obasanjo has always been a man that revered ROYALTY. It is our culture and we must preserve it. Long may the king reign and live."

Wale Jana (@walejana), said:

"Obasanjo was first head of state when he was 39. He knows the grace. This picture is heavy."

Dr. Dipo Awojide, FHEA (@ogbenidipo) said:

"A solid traditional man. Obasanjo, a solid man. 25 or 38, he will bow to you if you are a King."

Omenai Newman (@bigfarouzzy) said:

"Respect for the crown. Africa have a beautiful culture sha."

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Che Guevara (@khvnlh3) said:

"Say what you have to say about Baba OBJ, but when it comes to culture and tradition, baba knows his onions..."

Omoba Tsola gifts himself luxury cars

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Omoba Tsola Emiko, now the Olu of Warri, gifted himself two brand new customised cars, a Rolls-Royce and Bentley 2021 model, for his coronation.

The customised Rolls-Royce was planned to be used to usher in Emiko as the new king.

If things went as planned, the new king also rode from his seclusion to Warri Club in the Rolls-Royce on the day of his coronation.

Source: Legit.ng

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Nurudeen Lawal (Head of Politics and Current Affairs Desk) Nurudeen Lawal is an AFP-certified journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over 8 years. He received his B/Arts degree in Literature-in-English from OAU. Lawal is the Head of the Politics/CA Desk at Legit.ng, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.

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