By Austin Ogwuda
ONE of the leading contestants to the revered Asagba of Asaba throne, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, who was the former Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) has commenced the process of taking the Obi title (red cap) which is the highest traditional social rank amongst the Ahaba people, Obiship institution.
Azinge is an Olinzele title holder as the ‘Okilolo Ahaba’
He commenced the journey on the 5th of August, 2024 and the rigorous process undertaken stage by stage according to the traditional and customs of the people. That process will be concluded by the time he proceeds to the udo sacred ekpele site secluded traditional ground, where he will ultimately don the indigenous anklet known as “eli li ukwu.”
As required by custom, his spouse, Dr. Valerie Azinge (SAN), would also benefit from the Obiship position as Okpoho Eze.
The journey is currently on and by obtaining the Obiship title, he would be well positioned for the contest over who becomes the next Asagba of Asaba.
Other contenders for the throne apart from Prof. Epiphany Azinge, are Mr. Tony Ogugua Konwea; Prof. Emmanuel Onwuka and Ogbuechi Chinedu Esealuka among others are in the race.
Credit: Additional report/pic from Ike Philip Abiagom
