Uncovered, The Asagba, Obi Prof Azinge, and Chief Fred Ajudua Relationship That Will Leave You Speechless

- Emeka Esogbue

Do you know that Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge and Chief Fred Ajudua have always shared a decade of bond that has stood the test of time through thick and thin together forever and a friendship that has weathered every storm?

PEN MASTER can reveal that the friendship of the Ajuduas and Azinges has been a lifelong connection that only grows stronger.

Overall, the shared relationships of the Anioma giants, one from Ahaba and the other from Igbuzo can best be described as inseparable hearts, connected for a lifetime.

No sooner Ogbueshi Anthony Edozien, the Ochendo of Asaba, announced the unveiling of Obi Prof Epiphani Azinge's nomination as the 14th Asagba of Asaba after the demised HRM Obi Prof Chike Edozien than PEN MASTER went on a search mission.

The result was an astonishing truth of a journey, an enduring bond, natured by an acknowledged depth of strength.

Here is what will astonish you the more: The Asagba-Designate, Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge and Businessman and the once foremost Lagos socialite, Chief Fred Ajudua attended Saint Patrick's College, Asaba where young Epiphany Azinge was the school's Senior Prefect from 1975-76.

Fate joined them together again from 1980 to 1984 at the University of Benin (UNIBEN). Fred Ajudua was the student and Dr. Epiphany Azinge was the Lecturer at the Law Faculty of the institution who took him on several courses that include "Legal Methods, Jurisprudence and International Law" as PEN MASTER uncovered from unnamed sources who know the subjects well.

Young Fred Ajudua was an extremely intelligent chap who performed brightly well as other coursemates of his confirmed to PEN MASTER.

Coached by Azinge and other erudite lecturers of the prestigious institution, he graduated as a lawyer and also completed the Law School and called to the Bar.

The career of Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge would blossom into the headship of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies. He was later awarded the nation's National Award as Officer of the Other of the Niger (OON).

Nevertheless, the Ahaba and Igbuzo personas of Anioma carried on with their decades-long voyage of friendship and adventure, proving they would always be friends—truly a treasure to witness.

Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge and Chief Fred Ajudua's relationship flourished over the course of five decades, starting as secondary school friends and continuing through their shared experience at the UNIBEN Law Faculty and as a lecturer and student.

Furthermore, the Asagba-stool-favoured Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge is the Christian godfather of Barr Bobo Ajudua, the son of Chief Fred Ajudua.

Side by side, through every up and down, the Azinge-Ajudua relationship soared. During the mandatory youth service of young Bobo Ajudua, he stayed with the Azinges in their Abuja home. Today, Barr Bobo Ajudua is an Entertainment Lawyer of global repute, attesting to the story of a lasting family familial tie.

Perhaps, what seals the bond, making it shared memories, laughter, and tears that forever unite, is that in the life travails of Chief Fred Ajudua, the Azinges (Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge and his wife, Obi Valerie) stood up for him.

When contacted to confirm the story of the surprising connection that will effectively entice my readers, he told PEN MASTER that Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON is a faithful friend, a vintage global scholar and a genius.

What can be more surprising than to learn that Obi Prof Epiphany Azinge and his wife, Obi Barr Epiphany Azinge are Lawyers; Chief Fred Ajudua, his wife, Hon Dr. Princess Pat Adankele Ajudua and their son, Barr Bobo Ajudua are Lawyers? Indeed, all actors mentioned in this 'adventurous' piece are Lawyers.

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