Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo was joined by prominent political leaders, including Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, to receive the body of Chief Dan Orbih at the Benin Airport.
The solemn arrival of the former PDP state chairman and ex-National Vice Chairman (South-South) drew a cross-section of political figures and associates from across party lines to honor the memory of the influential politician.
Following the arrival of the casket at the airport, Governor Okpebholo led the cortege to the deceased’s private residence in Benin City for a formal lying-in-state ceremony. The atmosphere was filled with grief as family members, community leaders, and political allies gathered to bid farewell to the veteran political strategist
In his funeral tribute, Governor Okpebholo expressed profound sorrow over the passing, describing Orbih as far more than just a political associate, but a true brother whose departure leaves a massive void in the state’s political landscape. He extended his deepest condolences to the family, offering prayers for fortitude and strength to help them navigate this difficult period of loss.
The solemn event also featured an address by the officiating priest, Rev. Fr. Palmer Ikponmwosa, alongside tributes from other political stakeholders present.
Speakers across different political affiliations remembered the late PDP chieftain as a fearless leader, a kingmaker, and a master tactician who consistently championed principle and spoke truth to power throughout his career.
Representing the broader geopolitical area, the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-South zone formally appealed to the party’s national leadership to immortalize Chief Orbih. They underscored his decades of dedicated service, strategic leadership, and unwavering commitment to the progress of both Edo State and the entire Niger Delta region.
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