BY CHIKA KWAMBA
THE chiefs, elders, Diokpas and the people of Issele-Azagba Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State have called on the Delta State Government to resist the pressure of allowing the installation of somebody whose lineage has no lining to the Obiship of the kingdom as it may result to disaster in the community.
The plea is contained in a letter dated June 23, 2025 and addressed to the Governor by the Izuani of Issele-Azagba Kingdom.
The letter was signed by Chief Ngozi Johnbest Akpubuiyi, Ogbele-Ani of Issele-Azagba; Chief Christopher Nwadiaju, the Onogwu of Issele-Azagba; Chief John Abugo, Ihaza of Isseie-Azagba; Prince Andrew llloh, Umuojeagu Royal Family; Chief Emmanuel Isichei, Akogwu of Issele-Azagba; Chief ]ohn Onwuemene, the Osodi of Issele-Azagba; Chief. C. Ikediashi, Diokpa of Idumu-lsor Quarters, and Hon. Peter Ike Okwonkwo, Chairman Anyaobodo of Issele-Azagba.
The people stated that the letter was informed by approval recently granted by the Delta State Executive Council to install Christopher Ikechukwu Adigwe Ugboma as the Obi of Issele-Azagba Kingdom contrary to the subsisting Interlocutory Injunction Order from an Issele-Uku High Court in Suit No, HCl/36/2023 made by His Lordship, Hon. Justice E.G Timi (Mrs.) on Tuesday 10th Day of June, 2025.
While saying that the letter was to draw the attention of the governor to the misnomer as championed by an indigene, who is a politician, and the Aniocha North Traditional Rulers Council, they reiterated that the planned installation will surely lead to breakdown of law and order in the community.
According to them, the idea behind those championing the installation of an unqualified person was basically to disrupt the peace and tranquility relatively enjoyed in the community.
They referred to the chieftaincy law of Delta State 2008 Section 19 Subsection 3e on the approval of appointment to the position of the traditional rulership in any community, adding that the section tacitly spelt out that within a period of 21 days a protest can be held by submission and the position of the law, and pleaded with the governor to ensure that truth is revealed.
The people pointed out that the section was clear and need no interpretation as the governor had the capacity to stop any planned installation until the court of competent jurisdiction decides.
They called on the governor to consider the people who voted for him and the M.O.R.E Agenda and restrain the planned installation of a wrong candidate, adding that the name reflected on the government approval was the same person whose name was in the court of competent jurisdiction.
“Sir, it is also our belief that since this matter is still subsisting in the court of competent Jurisdiction, we shall be very grateful if you will listen to voice of reason and allow the court to determine the matter at hand in the interest of peace, justice and development of the community”, the stated.
