Chairman of Asafama Community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Episi Mulade, has rejected the move by some stakeholders suspending him as Executive Chairman of the community, as he summoned a general meeting for Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Mulade's notice comes amid a leadership dispute following an earlier letter in which some elders, leaders of thought and members of the Board of Trustees announced his suspension and advised companies and organisations against dealing with him in his capacity as chairman.

However, in a notice issued to members of the community, Mulade maintained his position as chairman, inviting all sons and daughters of the Nainai Dynasty, Asafama Community, to a general meeting to deliberate on what he described as “very important matters.”

The meeting is scheduled to hold at Bimos Hotel, Airport Road, beside FCMB Bank, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

“This is to inform, and to officially invite all sons and daughters of (Nainai Dynasty) Asafama Community, that there would be a general meeting for us to discuss some very important matters,” the notice stated.

While the brief notice did not provide details of the issues to be discussed, it comes against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the attempt to remove Mulade from the leadership of the community.

By issuing the invitation as chairman, Mulade effectively refuted the suspension and signalled that he continues to exercise the functions of his office pending deliberations by the wider community.

He also expressed appreciation to members of Asafama Community for their commitment to its progress.

“Thanks and appreciation to you all for your commitment towards the growth and development of our great community,” he stated.

The August 25 general meeting is therefore expected to provide an opportunity for members of the community to deliberate on the unfolding leadership controversy and other matters affecting Asafama.