The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed grief over the death of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman for the South-South, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih.
Orbih reportedly died on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Reacting through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, Wike described the late politician as “a friend indeed” and “the fall of one of the biggest trees in the political forest of Edo State.”
Wike said Orbih’s death was painful and a personal loss, noting that his friendship and political association would be greatly missed.
The Minister said, “I have lost a friend and a committed political ally. Dan Osi Orbih was everything anyone could desire in friendship and political association.
“But we can’t question God. He gives, and He takes.”
Wike also condoled with the Orbih family, describing him as a good friend, a great politician and a man of faith.
He 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. May his soul rest in peace.”
Orbih is survived by his wife, Mrs Florence Orbih; children, Miss Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr Mildred Omonemi Orbih; and his brothers, sisters, and other extended family members.
