Former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has expressed sadness over the demise of His Royal Majesty, Obi Joseph Chike Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba.
Born on July 28, 1925, TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Asagba of Asaba died a few months before his 99th birthday anniversary.
While details of HRM’s death are still sketchy, Dr Uduaghan described the late Asagba of Asaba as cerebral, frank and kind-hearted.
In a statement on Friday, the former Governor recalled how he benefited from his [Asagba] wealth of knowledge and wisdom in navigating his [Uduaghan] administration.
The statement reads: “I am still deeply saddened by the loss of the Asagba as I join the Governor and all Deltans in mourning the passing onto glory of my friend and an admirable royal father of peace in Delta state -Obi (Prof.) Joseph Edozien.
“I am especially pained because I looked forward to celebrating his 100th birthday. In fact, a thousand trees had been planted around Asaba as part of activities prepared for the grand celebration.
“Cerebral, frank, kind-hearted and truly a father of our capital, Obi was a royal father all round.
“As Governor, I benefited from his wealth of knowledge and wisdom in navigating my administration. The reign of Asagba ushered peace and prosperity to Asaba, which has attracted people from Nigeria as a tourist destination, city of hospitality, entertainment and commerce.
“Monarchs don’t die. My family and I shall greatly miss him as his legacies continue to live in our hearts. Adieu Obi!”