Asagba Of Asaba Joins Ancestors
THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien has joined his ancestors.
Though news of his passing filtered in last Tuesday evening, in consonance with tradition, the passing on of the revered monarch was officially announced on Tuesday February 13th, 2024, at the palace ground in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
This was followed by a procession led by the Odogwu of Asaba, and on behalf of the Asaba Community, the Odogwus of five quarters made incantations which was rounded up by the Odogwu.
Following closely was the shooting of 21 gun salute outside the palace with the observation of a minute silence.
The official announcement that the Asagba had joined his ancestors took place in the palace, in the presence of Chiefs, Children of the Asagba without the Crown Prince, relatives and subjects.
The Ihonor of Asaba and Palace Secretary, Chief Patrick. N. C Ndili, while announcing the passing on of the renowned professor of Medicine, said: “With heavy hearts, we announce the transition unto eternal glory of our highly revered royal father, Asagba (Prof) Joseph Chike Endozien CFR, MD, D.SC, FRCP, FRC.PATH, GAS, JP The Asagba of Asaba kingdom.
“He was aged 100 years and the 13th Asagba of Asaba who ascended the throne as the Asagba of Asaba on 1st July, 1991.
“May his gentle soul rest in the bosom of the Lord
“Burial arrangements to be announced by his family and the Asaba Kingdom at a later date.
“The release was signed by Dr. Anthony Onuora Edozien, Chief Patrick NC Ndili, the Ihonor of Asaba and Palace Secretary and Obi Chief P.I.G Onyeobi, the Iyase of Asaba kingdom”, he added.
In line with the above, and as a mark of respect for the late Asagba, all markets and business premises within Asaba were closed down.
Meanwhile, the Asaba Community has installed a new regent. He is Joseph Chike Edozien. The regent will preside over the affairs of the kingdom pending the crowning of a new Asagba of Asaba.
