The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, has stormed out of the committee pushing for the creation of Anioma State, dropping explosive allegations over hidden plans to edge Asaba out of the proposed capital.
In a statement issued on Friday by his personal secretary, Jude Mgbeze, the monarch insisted he remains “irreversibly committed” to the creation of Anioma State within its “historically recognised Anioma entity.”
But he said the breaking point came after “irreconcilable differences” over the “boundaries and delineation” of the would-be state, and claims of “clandestine and delusional complicity” to relocate the capital away from Asaba.
“As the Traditional Ruler of Asaba, HRM, the Asagba of Asaba, cannot be seen to be presiding over the liquidation and decimation of his kingdom,” the statement reads.
“HRM’s Oath of Office enjoins him, at all times, to protect, preserve and defend the interest and wellbeing of Asaba people.
“Any thing, whatsoever, that will lead HRM to compromise his oath of office will always be rejected.”
