By: Ike Philip Abiagom
The stool of the Asabga of Asaba became vacant following the demise of the late His Royal Majesty, Asagba Professor Joseph Chike Edozien,CFR,JP the longest-reigning king in the history of the town.
On Sunday, the Asaba traditional council, the Asagba-in-Council, announced the emergence of a foremost legal luminary the former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, a Professor of law, the Okilolo of Asaba ,Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN,as the 14th Asagba (King) of Asaba designate.
A statement by Most Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi(SPON),said the announcement followed the long-drawn processes specified under the law. The Ochendo Ahaba (Regent), Dr. Anthony Edozien, announced the result of the selection process in line with the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979, applicable to Delta State.
“Nwaoboshi congratulates the newly Asagba-elect on his ascension to the throne as the Asagba designate”.
Senator Nwaoboshi pointed out that Asagbaship in Ahabaland is a call to service. In fact, it should be seen as a ministry. “It is indeed a major one for the development of humanity. Agu, I wish you very well and may you live gloriously long,Nwaoboshi concluded.
Senator Nwaoboshi congratulate you once again and wish you the best for the journey ahead.
