Enterprise actions in Asaba and its environs had been crippled on Tuesday following the official announcement of the passing of the Asagba of Asaba, Obi Chike Edozien.
Faculties, outlets and different enterprise actions had been shut down simply as actions out and in of Asaba had been restricted following the passing of the monarch who was aged 100 years.
Our correspondent noticed that the favored Ogbogonogo and Oko markets, amongst others, had been underneath lock and key as early as 5 am in preparation to announce the demise of the thirteenth Asagba of Asaba.
On the palace, there was a procession led by the Odogwu of Asaba, Chief Nwanze Odua, who wearing pink apparel and danced across the palace.
Saying the passing of the monarch at round 5 pm, the Onihe of Asaba, Obi Ubaka Attor, mentioned, “Iroko has fallen, the Asagba of Asaba has gone.”
An announcement by the Palace Secretary, Chief Patrick Ndili, asserting the passing of the monarch, learn: “With heavy hearts, we announce the transition unto everlasting glory our extremely revered royal father, Prof. Chike Edozien, the Asagba of Asaba.
“He was aged 100 years and the thirteenth Asagba of Asaba who ascended the throne on July 1, 1991.”
He mentioned the burial preparations could be introduced by the household and the Asaba Kingdom in due time.
The announcement was adopted by the capturing of 21 cannons.
Attor introduced the ornament of Asagba’s first, Mr Joseph Edozien Jr. because the regent.
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