The brand new Asagba of Asaba, Obi Epiphany Azinge, has declared that his reign would give zero tolerance to gossip, particularly within the palace.
Azinge made the declaration shortly after taking the oath of workplace because the 14th Asagba of Asaba on Saturday on the palace.
He mentioned, “I need to thank the thirteenth Asagba of Asaba who joined our ancestors. His imaginative and prescient is matchless, it’s as if he’ll dwell perpetually. He inspired us to start out from the place he stopped.
“I additionally need to commend the Ochenfo (Regent) of Asaba because the demise of the thirteenth Asagba, your father, particularly for the clear method by which you dealt with the transition of Asagba of Asaba.
“On August 18, 2024, on this palace, Asaba certainly elected me to step into the sneakers of my predecessor.
“The standard you noticed in me is that I’ve devoted myself to finishing up this perform for the advantage of my folks. I’ll by no means betray your belief.
“I’ll function an open-door coverage. My palace is open for recommendation, however I’ll give zero tolerance to palace gossip in my palace, and I’ll welcome constructive criticism.”
The 14th Asagba promised to make use of his connection to carry extra growth and provides Asaba its rightful place as one of many oldest cities within the nation.
He referred to as on some aggrieved Asaba indigenes who contested to affix fingers with him to maneuver Asaba ahead.
“There isn’t a contest with out hitches. Some have congratulated me and thereby loved different contestants becoming a member of me in shifting Asaba to the very best. There may be sufficient work to be carried out, and I can’t do it alone,” he appealed.
Highlights of the event of the monarch by Onihe (kingmaker) of Asaba, Chief Ubaka Attoh
The dignifying and vibrant ceremony was properly attended by little kids of Asaba Kingdom and different high-profile dignitaries, together with former governor James Ibori.
