Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, has clarified his decision to maintain a monogamous marriage, stating that “peace, family stability and personal balance” are his primary motivators.
The monarch, who married his queen, Ivie Atuwatse, in 2014, shared his perspective during an interview with BBC Pidgin posted on Friday.
Despite traditional customs that often expect kings to take multiple wives, he emphasized a need for simplicity and focused energy.
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“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,” he explained.
He noted that he prioritizes his wife and three children, stating, “I have a wife and children, and I spend time managing my family so I can also invest in their lives.”
Addressing the complexity of polygamy, the King remarked, “I do not want life to be complicated because I cannot spread my energy everywhere. When I am in my private space, I know I am private, calm, relaxed, and focused on pouring into my family, and allowing them to pour into my life.”
When asked specifically about marrying multiple wives, he simply stated: “God did not give me that grace. That is the simple answer: God did not give me that grace.”
The Olu of Warri added that the demands of his throne are already extensive, making his private time even more precious.
“The whole world is already pulling on me as a king. Today I had a meeting with the governor, tomorrow I will get a call from the president, and all of that. Sometimes, when I get home, I just want to enjoy time with my family,” he said.
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