BREAKING: PDP chieftain Dan Orbih dies

Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and ally of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, has died.

Orbih reportedly died on Monday, 31 August 2026.

The death was announced by the Orbih family in a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, Esq., on behalf of the family.

The family described the announcement as one made “with profound sadness and a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the almighty God.”

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Orbih is survived by his wife, Mrs Florence Orbih; his children, Ms Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Dr Mildred Omonemi Orbih; his brothers and sisters; and other members of his extended family.

The family also appealed to relatives, friends and well-wishers to support them with 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 read.

The family said further information, including details of his funeral arrangements, would be released in due course.