A legal luminary and a professor of law, Epiphany Azinge, has emerged the 14th Asagba of Asaba designate. The announcement was made on Sunday, August 18 by the Asagba-in-Council.
Before the announcement Azinge holds the traditional chieftaincy title of the Okilolo of Asaba.
Making the announcement on behalf of the Council, the Ochendo of Asaba, Anthony Edozien, said the selection process was in accordance with the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979, which applies to Delta State.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that five Ebo’s (Quarters) of Asaba backed by the Iyagba quarters unanimously selected Azinge as the 14th Asagba of Asaba designate. Hence his confirmation by the ruling council and announcement on Sunday.
The former Director General of the Nigeria Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, was selected from a poll of 10 contenders.
Among the contenders to the royal stool were Tony Ogugia Konwea, Emmanuel Onwuka, a professor, and Chinedu Esealuka.
Azinge’s emergence as the new Asagba is coming months after the death of the 13th Asagba of Asaba, the late Chike Edozien.
Edozien passed away on 14 February, 2024.
source: NAN
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