59 Yrs After Asaba Massacre: Obasanjo seeks forgiveness, Asagba demands apology from sitting president

— Asagba Azinge proclaims forgiveness for Col. Taiwo’s family — Nduka-Eze sensitises stakeholders for big 60th memorial, actualisation of centre
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha

ASABA — Fifty-nine years after the Asaba Massacre, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has appealed for forgiveness and reconciliation, but the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has insisted that there can be no closure for his people until a sitting President publicly apologises for the 1967 killings.


The contrasting positions emerged on Wednesday at the 59th anniversary memorial of the Asaba Massacre in Asaba, Delta State, where the Convener of the Asaba Massacre Memorial, Chief Chuck...