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Sections News Editorial/Opinion Cover Choice Arts & Life Business Politics Sports   Subscription Form Click here         Daily Independent Online.         * Thursday, July 08, 2004. Power shift vital to Delta unity�— Asagba By Tunke-Aye Bisina Reporter, Asaba The Asagba of Asaba, Professor Chike Edozien, has joined the ranks of those agitating for power shift in Delta State in 2007, saying it is imperative for the unity of the state. The monarch made his position known on Tuesday while speaking with journalists as part of the activities marking his 13th Coronation Anniversary  celebration. Backing the Delta North and South agitation for power shift  from the Delta Central zone to other parts in 2007, the monarch explained:” It is necessary to rotate power so that everybody would have a sense of belonging. It is, in fact, imperative to nation-building. There is nothing uncivilised about it. It is a way of life. “Even in our traditional institutions, most areas have rotating traditional rulership among ruling houses…. Even in the European Union, they are talking about power sharing and rotational presidency. ”To me, the people of Delta North and Delta South wanting power rotation is not anti-Urhobo but pro-Delta.” Speaking on his 13-year reign, the Asagba noted: “Since our ascension to the throne, we have committed ourselves to a life of service and to the uplifting of the quality of life of our people. The challenges that stared us in the face have been quite daunting, but we were determined to face them with hope, courage and determination. “The zeal and determination with which we embarked on this mission has not waned as we are determined to pull through with the support of our people. We are happy that considerable progress has been made in this regard.” The monarch however decried the slow pace of infrastructural development and the government’s acquisition of land in the state capital without compensation, noting that both the Federal and state governments have not met the expectations of the people in infrastructural development in the state capital. He argued that acquiring land for government business was in order, but that a situation where lands have to be acquired on behalf of individuals who now engage in trading with such lands to the chagrin of the erstwhile owners is not justified.       Copyright� 2002. All Rights Reserved Independent Newspapers Limited Block5, Plot 7D, Wempco Road, Ogba, P.M.B. 21777, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria. www.dailyindependentng.com e-mail: [email protected]

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