Governorship candidate on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, has celebrated with the revered traditional ruler, the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien, on his 98th birth anniversary.
The former minister of State for education on Thursday greeted the royal father who doubles as the chairman, Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum on the occasion of his birthday.
In a statement congratulating the monarch, he personally signed, the SDP gubernatorial candidate extolled his “uncommon leadership qualities” and prayed that God grants him many more years of service to the people of Asaba, Delta and Nigeria.
“As you mark your 98th birthday anniversary which comes up on Saturday July 30th 2022, I write, on behalf of my family, party and political associates, to extend warm felicitations to Your Highness.
“Only recently, you marked 30 years of unquantified success on the throne as the Asagba of Asaba. Your uncommon leadership qualities and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, equity, fairness, justice and prosperity of our dear State and nation, have combined to make you one of the most highly respected monarchs in Delta and Nigeria today.
“As you continue to use your exalted throne to build bridges of friendship and harmony across our nation particularly our State, Delta, it is my prayer that the Almighty God grants you many more years of abounding health, prosperity and enduring fulfillment,” Gbagi wrote.
He wished the king very happy birthday celebrations.
