Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expressed grief over the death of the Peoples Democratic Party National Vice Chairman (South-South), Chief Dan Orbih, describing the late politician as a close friend and trusted political ally.
Orbih died on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to a statement released by his family and signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih.
The family, announcing his death, said: “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.”
In a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike said Orbih’s passing had left a significant void in Edo State’s political landscape.
“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 said.
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The FCT minister further described Orbih as “a friend indeed,” saying his death amounted to “the fall of one of the biggest trees in the political forest of Edo State.”
Wike, while extending his condolences to the bereaved family, said: “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,” the Minister added.
He prayed for the repose of Orbih’s soul and asked God to grant his family the strength to cope with the loss.
Orbih is survived by his wife, Florence; his children, Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr Mildred Omonemi Orbih; his siblings and other members of his extended family.