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The reign of Olu Erejuwa II (1951–1989) represents one of the most politically turbulent periods in Itsekiri history. His leadership coincided with Nigeria’s transition from colonial rule to independence in 1960, the creation of the Mid-West Region in 1963, and later the political upheavals of the military era. As the 18th Olu of Warri, Erejuwa…
The ascension of Olu Ginuwa II in 1936 marked a pivotal moment in Itsekiri history. His reign symbolized not only the restoration of the Warri monarchy after an 88-year interregnum but also the transition of the Itsekiri people into the realities of British colonial rule in Nigeria. As the 17th Olu of Warri, Ginuwa II…
The history of the Warri (Iwere) Kingdom is marked by several key political transitions, but none is as significant as the 88-year interregnum that followed the death of Olu Akengbuwa in 1848. This period characterized by fragmentation, leadership uncertainty, and socio-political tension came to an end only in 1936 with the restoration of the…
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