The Olú of Warri, His Majesty Ògíamẹ̀ Atuwatsé III CFR, has sparked mixed reactions from the public after being seen using an electric scooter while performing his ancestral duties.
In a video posted on X by @NigeriaStories ,the monarch was seen in his regal attire riding on the scooter with his security detail running to catch up with him.
The unexpected fusion of modern technology with tradition has drawn mixed reactions from the public, with some praising it and others questioning its appropriateness.
@EuchariaUrantaO, said
“Africans! What in God’s name is this? The King has to use an electric scooter for this purpose? Lol. Imagine how the actual manufacturers must be looking at them—as security and community members run behind him while he rides his scooter to perform his ancestral duties.
“Honestly, a car or even walking would have been better! Kai, this my Africa sha.”
Meanwhile, @snoop2biu countered saying, “There is nothing wrong in using the scooter. If he drives a car there, people will still complain, he walks, and people will still complain.
“Everyone always have their own personal opinion. When you become one, do what suits you.”
@educatedlawyer said, “Tradition will bow to civilization.”
“Once upon a time,the soils of the earth stepped on by the feet of our royal fathers becomes blessed. Scooters don’t offer any blessings. Tradition isn’t as sacred as it used to be.”, @A62973Adiat stated.
@LillyOguga added, “Royalty doesn’t have to be boring and stiff. Have some fun dear King
The child in us comes out sometimes”
@CIfediegu said, “Tomorrow they will say white come to Nigeria and take away our ancestors and shrine, but we are so called problems, the kings and queens can’t and no respect the land, traditions and cultures, yet we keep worshipping and calling them kings.”