- Edozien joined his ancestors on Wednesday
The Traditional King of Asaba, who is the 13th Asagba of Asaba in Delta State, His Royal Majesty, Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR, JP, is dead
According to reports, it was stated that Edozien joined his ancestors on Wednesday.
Born on July 28, 1925 in Asaba to the famous family of Edozien, who were said to be the direct descendants of Nnebisi the founder of Asaba.
His Royal Majesty in 1997, was elected as Chairman, Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers. The then Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo conferred the national honour of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) on him in 2003.
He was also the Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
He only recently commenced activities marking his 100th birthday anniversary.
He had noted that the country’s economy had nosedived, while corruption and ethnic biases have deepened.
Edozien had said, “I am very happy to be here alive and healthy to celebrate my 100-year birthday.
“My New Year message to our leaders is that they need to fight corruption and review the constitution…”
The palace was yet to speak on the development.
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