Wike and Shaibu Attend Orbih's Funeral in Edo State
On October 10, 2026, prominent personalities gathered in Ogbona, Edo state, to bid farewell to Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih, who passed away in August at the age of 64. The funeral was attended by notable figures including Philip Shaibu, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports; Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory; and Silas Agara, the Director-General of the National Directorate of Employment.
Orbih, a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state and chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, was buried in his hometown, reflecting his significant political influence. The ceremony attracted various political leaders, including Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo and former governor Adams Oshiomhole.
Wike expressed his grief, stating that the funeral highlighted the reality of losing a close friend. The event underscored Orbih's longstanding relationships across political divides, with attendees from both the PDP and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
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