The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has condoled the people of Asaba and, indeed Deltans and the traditional institution in Nigeria, over the passage of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Joseph Chike Edozien.
Reacting to Tuesday evening’s official announcement of the transition of the revered traditional ruler by the Asagba-in-Council, Guwor said he was saddened by the news of the passing of the Monarch when preparations for his centenary birthday celebration was at an advanced stage.
The Speaker, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, described the demise of the Asagba as a big loss to the state, particularly, the people of Asaba and the Anioma nation.
Guwor noted that the Professor of Medicine, who ascended the throne of his forebears in 1991, was a unifier and a cerebral traditional ruler with unequalled positive track records.
The Speaker, who also reflected on the outstanding legacies of the late Asagba (Prof) Chike Edozien as a Lecturer in the prestigious University of Benin, maintained that his reign for over three decades witnessed unprecedented peace and development in the Kingdom.
Saying that although the Monarch was blessed with longevity to have attained 100 years, Guwor said his wise counsel was still needed by Government at all levels, including the 8th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly.
The Speaker further stated that the positive impacts of Prof Chike Edozien on humanity could not be easily forgotten, adding that he would be greatly missed by all that came in contact with him.
“On behalf of my immediate family, the people of Warri South West Constituency, and the Delta State House of Assembly, I heartily commiserate with the member representing Oshimili South in the State Assembly, Hon Bridget Anyafulu, the family of Prof Chike Edozien and the people of Asaba over the death of our highly revered Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Obi Prof Joseph Chike Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba.
“While death is a necessary end for every mortal, the transition of His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Asaba, would be highly felt because of his wise counsel, any time, any day you are opportuned to be with him.
“He was a great man, intelligent, charismatic, an epitome of knowledge and wisdom. He lived a fulfilled life worthy of note and celebration.
“We are consoled by the fact that the Monarch saw it all, having lived for 100 years and left indelible foot prints of positive legacies.
“It is my sincere wish and prayers that God in His infinite mercies grant him eternal rest”, Guwor stated.
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