By Editor
Dan Orbih, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has died at the age of 64.
In a statement issued by Francis Orbih on behalf of the family, the former national vice-chairman (south-south) of the PDP died on Monday.
“With profound sadness and a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the almighty God, the family of Chief M.C.K. Orbih announces the passing of our beloved brother, husband, father and uncle, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, who passed away on Monday, 31 August 2026,” the statement reads.
“He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Florence Orbih; his children, Ms. Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr. Mildred Omonemi Orbih; his brothers and sisters; as well as other members of the extended family.
“At this difficult time, we ask family members, friends and well-wishers to remember the entire family in their prayers as we mourn this painful loss.”
The politician was a member of the PDP faction backed by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a statement issued by Lere Olayinka, his senior special assistant on public communications and social media, Wike mourned the former Edo PDP chairman.
Wike said the deceased was “a friend indeed”, describing his death as the “fall of one of the biggest trees in the political forest of Edo State”.
“I have lost a friend and a committed political ally. Dan Osi Orbih was everything anyone could desire in a friend and political associate. But we can’t question God; He gives, and He takes,” Wike said.
Wike commiserated with Orbih’s family, adding that the deceased was “a good friend, a great politician, and a man of faith in the Almighty God”.
