Today marks the dawn of a new era in Asaba land as HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN,OON took the traditional oath of office at the Opechi as the 14th Asagba(King)of Asaba. According to Asaba tradition he will henceforth be addressed and referred to by his new dynastic name Nna Agu!Nna Agu!!Nna Agu!!!,It is worthy to note that he seizes to be greeted “Obi igwe” henceforth.
The final traditional oath taking was witnessed by Ndi Obi, Olinzeles, Ogbueshi’s, Okwulagwe,Umuada’s and the entire Asaba Community to signify a new era of traditional king in Asaba....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
With the peaceful emergence of HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN,OON all the five ‘ebos’ (villages) voted overwhelmingly for him, it showed how acceptable he is to the entire Asaba Kingdom. The traditional crowning of HRM Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge as the 14th Asagba of Asaba can only consolidate on its position as first among equals in the comity of traditional rulers in Nigeria.
It was a joyful mood in Asaba today as a new king has finally emerged since the seat became vacant after the demise of the 13th Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi Prof Chike Edozie, who joined his forefathers at the age of 99years on February 7, 2024.
The Indigenous People of Asaba completely shutdown the popular Ogbeogonogo market as honour and respect for the new king. it was a celebration galore for all sons and daughters of Asaba,as former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Obi(Prof) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, ascend the throne as the 14th Asagba of Asaba.
