PDP chieftain, Wike ally Dan Orbih dies at 64

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, has died at the age of 64.

Orbih, who was also a prominent ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, reportedly died on Monday.

His death was announced by his family in a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, who expressed the family’s grief while submitting to the will of God.

The family said Orbih was survived by his wife, Florence, his children, Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr Mildred Omonemi Orbih, as well as his siblings and other members of the extended family.

The family appealed to relatives, friends and well-wishers to remember them in their prayers as they come to terms with the loss.

It said further details about the deceased, including arrangements for his funeral, would be announced in due course.