A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and political ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, has died.
Orbih died on Monday, August 31, 2026, with his death announced by his family in a statement released on Tuesday through Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka.
The family described the deceased as a beloved brother, husband, father and uncle, while announcing his death with sadness.
“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 announce the passing of our beloved brother, husband, father and uncle, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, who passed away on Monday, 31 August 2026,” the statement read.
Orbih is survived by his wife, Florence Orbih; his children, Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Mildred Omonemi Orbih; as well as his brothers, sisters and other members of the extended family.
The family appealed to relatives, friends and well-wishers to remember them in their prayers as they come to terms with the loss.
“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 statement added.
The family said details of the burial arrangements would be communicated at a later date, while concluding the announcement with a prayer for the deceased. “May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Orbih was a prominent figure in the PDP and was associated with the political camp of Wike, a former governor of Rivers State and current FCT Minister.
In 2024, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, appointed Orbih, who was identified as the PDP South-South Zonal Chairman, as Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. The appointment was contained in a statement issued by the then Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
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