Daniel Orbih, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and political ally of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has died.
Orbih died on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family.
His death was disclosed on Tuesday in a statement shared by Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka.
The family, in a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, described the deceased as a beloved brother, husband, father and uncle.
“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; his children, Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Mildred Omonemi Orbih; his siblings and other members of his extended family.
The family appealed to relatives, friends and well-wishers to remember them in their prayers as they mourn his death.
“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,” the statement added.
The family said details of the burial arrangements would be announced later.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Orbih was a prominent figure in the PDP and was associated with Wike’s political camp. Wike, a former Rivers State governor, currently serves as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.
In 2024, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Orbih, who was identified at the time as the PDP’s 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.
