Wike expresses sorrow over the death of Dan Orbih, calls him a true friend

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed his sadness over the death of Chief Dan Orbih. Orbih was the National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the Peoples Democratic Party. Wike called him a true friend and a loyal political partner.

Orbih passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. His family released a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih to announce the news.

“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 said.

On Tuesday, Wike sent a condolence message through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka. He said that Orbih’s death is a painful loss for the political community in Edo State.

“I have lost a friend and a committed political ally. Dan Osi Orbih was everything anyone could desire in friendship and political associate. But we can’t question God. He gives, and He takes,” Wike shared.

He called Orbih “a friend indeed” and noted that his death was “the fall of one of the biggest trees in the political forest of Edo State.”

“On behalf of myself, my family and political associates, I commiserate with the family of Chief M.C.K. Orbih, on the demise of Chief Dan Orbih, a good friend, a great politician, and a man of faith in the Almighty God,” Wike added.

He prayed for the peace of Orbih’s soul and for his family to have strength during this tough time.

Orbih is survived by his wife, Florence, his children, Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr Mildred Omonemi Orbih, his siblings, and other family members.