The Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi Joseph Chike Edozien, is dead.
He died on Wednesday at the age of 98.
In a condolence message on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu, according to his media aide, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, expressed sadness over the demise.
The president was said to have commiserated with the family, Delta State Traditional Rulers’ Council, the government, and the people of the state on this painful loss.
The president was said to have celebrated the impactful life of the late monarch and eminent Professor of Medicine, acknowledging his advocacy for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians and inimitable role in forging partnerships across divides.
“His Majesty lived a full life defined by the loftiest ideals of peace, unity, patriotism, honesty, and dignity. This is a sad loss, coming at a time when Nigeria needs more peace-builders and bridge-builders,” the president said.
While praying for the peaceful repose of the beloved departed, the president was said to have urged the royal family and all those who mourned the gaping loss to take solace in the legacies of his royal majesty.
