On Sunday, the Asaba traditional council, the Asagba-in-Council, announced the emergence of a top legal luminary, Epiphany Azinge (SAN), as the 14th designated Asagba (King) of Asaba.
Mr Azinge, a law professor, holds the traditional title of chief of the Okilolo of Asaba.
The Ochendo of Asaba, Anthony Edozien, made the announcement on behalf of the Council, saying the selection process was in accordance with the Traditional Rulers and Chiefs Edict of 1979, which applies to Delta State.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that five Ebo (Wards) of Asaba backed by Iyagba Wards unanimously selected Mr Azinge as the 14th Asagba of Asaba designate, hence his confirmation by the ruling council.
Mr Azinge, a former Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, was selected from among ten candidates for the royal throne, including Tony Ogugia Konwea, Emmanuel Onwuka, a professor, and Chinedu Esealuka.
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Mr Azinge’s emergence as the new Asagba followed the death of the 13th Asagba of Asaba, the late Chike Edozien, a professor who passed away on February 14.