A prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Daniel Osi Orbih, has died.
The Punch reported that Orbih, who was also associated with the political camp of Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, reportedly died on Monday, August 31, 2026.
His death was announced by his family in a statement issued on Tuesday and shared by Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka.
The family, in the statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, mourned the deceased as a cherished member of the family.
“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, and his children, Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Mildred Omonemi Orbih. He is also survived by his siblings and other members of his extended family.
The family urged relatives, friends and sympathisers to keep them in their prayers as they grieve 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,” it added.
The family said information on his burial arrangements would be made public at a later date.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Orbih was a notable figure within the PDP and was linked to the political structure of Wike, who previously served as Governor of Rivers State.
In 2024, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, appointed Orbih, who was identified at the time as the PDP South-South Zonal Chairman, as Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the then Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.
