Wike, Okpebholo, Oshiomhole Pay Last Respects To Orbih
Political gladiators across party lines, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo; and former governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, have paid…
Dan Orbih was a prominent Edo State politician who served as deputy governor and later rose to national prominence within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), including a stint as the party's National Vice Chairman for the South-South zone. He was widely regarded as one of Edo's political heavyweights, known for his role in shaping the state's political landscape across different administrations.
His funeral drew politicians from across party lines and rival camps, including Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and former governor Adams Oshiomhole — figures who have often been on opposing sides of Edo's fiercely contested politics. Their joint appearance underscores Orbih's standing as a unifying figure in death, even amid Nigeria's typically combative party politics. Coverage across outlets agrees on the key attendees, though details such as the funeral's location, date, and official tributes have not been fully reported.