Wike Mourns Dan Orbih, Says ‘I Lost a True Friend’

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 true friend and committed political ally. Orbih died on Monday, August 31, 2026, with his family announcing his death in a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih. Reacting to the development in a condolence message issued on Tuesday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike said Orbih’s death was painful and represented a significant loss to the political community in Edo State. The minister said, “I have lost a friend and a committed political ally,” describing the deceased as someone who embodied the qualities anyone would value in a friend and political associate. Wike added that although the loss was painful, it was necessary to accept the will of God, who gives and takes.

The FCT Minister further described Orbih as “a friend indeed” and likened his death to the fall of one of the biggest trees in Edo State’s political landscape. Wike, on behalf of his family and political associates, condoled with the Orbih family, describing the deceased as a good friend, accomplished politician and a man of faith. He prayed for the peaceful 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, as well as his siblings and other members of his extended family.

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