Warri Kingdom in Delta State yesterday said that the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Ikenwoli, is presently indisposed and receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital.
The media had reported the news of the demise of the monarch on Monday.
He was said to have died from COVID-19 related illness after his health allegedly deteriorated on Sunday evening.
But a statement from the monarch’s palace signed by Chief Clement Maleghemi, Director of Palace Administration, said the Olu is still receiving treatment at the moment.
In the three-paragraph statement, Maleghemi said the office of the traditional prime minister would inform the general public of any other development in the Warri Kingdom.
It stated thus: “The attention of the Palace of His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri has been drawn to news/social media publications announcing the sudden demise of His Majesty.
“We wish to notify the general public that His Majesty is indisposed, and currently receiving medical attention by a team of qualified medical specialist.
“Any further information on the subject would be made known to the general public by the Office of the Traditional Prime Minister of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayiri Emami, the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom”, it concluded.