Asaba kingdom has officially announced the transition of HRM Asagba Joseph Chike Edozien, Asagba of Asaba unto eternal glory.
Anthony Edozien, the second son of the late monarch was announced as the regent who would be in charge of the development in the kingdom until the first son comes back from abroad and another monarch is installed.
This was contained in a statement signed by Anthony Edozien, on behalf of the family, Chief Patrick Ndili, lhonor of Asaba and Palace Secretary and Obi Chief P Onyeobi, Iyase of Asaba, for Asaba Kingdom.
The late monarch was aged 100 years and the 13th Asagba of Asaba who ascended the throne July 1, 1991.
Chief Ndili, while explaining further, said a new monarch has not been installed but that the regent would be there to perform the roles expected of a monarch.
“With heavy hearts, we announce the transition unto eternal glory of our highly revered royal father, Asagba Joseph Chike Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba kingdom.
“In all parts of the country, when a monarch passes on, only the community has the right to confirm, nobody should have the audacity to confirm it.
“Some even published that he has passed on when he was still ill. It is an abomination. Those who did that need to cleanse themselves and if it happens again they will be sanctioned.
“The burial arrangement will be announced by the family,” Ndili stated.
Asagba of Asaba Kingdom, Chike Edozien passes on