Ivie Atuwatse III, the queen consort of the Warri Kingdom and wife of Ogiame Atuwatse III, the 21st Olu of Warri, says she will not support polygamy. In a BBC News Pidgin interview, she presents her marriage as fulfilling and says she is “like three women,” adding that she is enough for her husband.
Both outlets report that Ivie highlights what she enjoys about being married to the monarch, including watching people celebrate the Olu’s achievements and character. She also acknowledges practical challenges that come with a king’s duties, saying it can be difficult when the Olu is busy and she wants more time with him. While the interviewer raises the possibility of the Olu embracing another wife, Ivie rejects it outright, saying the Olu would not change his mind about polygamy.
Across coverage, the core points remain consistent: Ivie emphasizes pride in her husband’s public role, notes occasional difficulty with sharing his attention due to work commitments, and dismisses any future move toward polygamy as settled and unacceptable.
