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Overview

The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has explained why polygamy is not an option for him.

Mr Atuwatse married Ivie Atuwatse in 2014, and their union is blessed with three children.

Responding to questions about female admirers and his decision to remain married to one woman despite traditional expectations for kings to have multiple wives, he said: “As I sit here now, I live two aspects of life: the public and the private. When I am not on the throne, I am not very social. I prefer to stay at home because I value peace, peace in my life. I have a wife and children, and I spend time managing my family so I can also invest in their lives.