Tinubu mourns as Asagba of Asaba dies
President Bola Tinubu has expressed “deep sadness” over the death of Obi Joseph Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba.
This was noted in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, Mr Tinubu’s media aide, on Thursday.
Mr Tinubu condoled with the family, Delta Traditional Rulers’ Council, the government and the Delta people over the monarch’s demise.
Mr Tinubu celebrated the life of the late traditional ruler and an eminent professor of medicine, acknowledging his advocacy for peaceful co-existence among Nigerians and his role in forging partnerships across divides, said the statement.
“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 stated.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the beloved departed and urged the Royal Family and all those who mourn this loss to take solace in the legacies of the deceased.
(NAN)
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