The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced a three-day mourning period for its late pioneer chairman, Chief Solomon Aguele.
A statement by Chris Osa Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker Committee of the party, noted that the mourning begins on Thursday.
During this period, Nehikhare said, all political activities and engagements of the party will be suspended across the state.
He added that a condolence register has been opened at the Party Secretariat, 20 Aiguobasimwin Crescent, Benin City, for members, leaders, and the public to pay their respects.
“The Edo PDP family remains united in honouring the legacy of its late pioneer state chairman whose leadership and contributions to the growth of the party would never be forgotten,” Nehikhare said.
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The party recalls that it had announced on August 18, 2025, the passing of its first state chairman.
According to the statement, Chief Aguele served the party between 1999 and 2007.
The party described him as “a committed leader whose steadfastness, wisdom, and devotion to democratic ideals laid the strong foundation upon which the party continues to stand even today.”
“His leadership during the formative years of our great party in Edo State was pivotal to the growth and successes recorded. Chief Aguele will be remembered for his humility, loyalty, and enduring contributions to the PDP and the development of Edo State,” the statement added.