First Class traditional ruler,Olu of Warri,Ogiame Ikenwoli on Monday joined his ancestors at the age of 65 years.

There was anxiety Monday morning over the state of  his health and rumoured death, before the news was confirmed on Monday night. 

Sources said the

monarch’s health nosedived on Sunday evening.

Chiefs, community leaders and palace staff declined comment over the condition of the Olu, saying they were not authorised to speak.

 He was crowned the Olu of Warri on the 15th of December,2015, succeeding his late brother,Olu Atuwatse.