The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, stripped billionaire businessman Ayiri Emami of his title as Ologbotsere of the kingdom after meeting with him. This decision was made on Sunday, the 16th of April 2023, when the Olu officially conferred the Ologbotsere title on Chief Eyuoma. The reason behind Ayiri's disrobing and exclusion from the palace was his opposition to the Olu's coronation in August 2021. However, the Olu recently initiated peace talks with Ayiri through the efforts of Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor and others. On April 14, the King met with Ayiri and then convened a meeting on Sunday to address the issue. During the meeting, Ayiri apologized and begged for forgiveness, which the Olu granted.
As a peace offering, the Olu offered Ayiri his father's title, Ayeku of Warri, but Ayiri refused it and left the palace. The Olu then decided to install Chief Oma Eyewuoma as the new Ologbotsere of the kingdom, thanking Ayiri for his contributions and asking him to leave the palace.
