The family of the late Esogban of Benin, Chief David Edebiri, has stated that the burial plan for the Benin Chief will be determined based on the outcome of a stakeholder’s meeting analysis.
Speaking on behalf of the Edebiri family to journalists on Tuesday in Benin, the eldest son of the late Odionwere of Benin, Rev. Collins Edebiri, explained that the stakeholders meeting would provide an opportunity for all segments to contribute and participate in the burial activities.
“The burial date is yet to be announced by the family, but it will not exceed three months from the date of his death,” Rev. Edebiri said.
He further disclosed that due to the late Esogban’s status in the traditional setting of Benin, the media announcement of his death posed a slight problem for the family.
“I want to put it on record that my dad died on Thursday, 20th July 2023. As you all know, he lived a good life.
“It was the first time ever in his life that he went to the hospital. He died peacefully on his bed.
“But we are satisfied that the legacy he left behind will speak for him.
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“The family is satisfied with the calls and tributes that have been pouring in since his death, from both low and high-ranking individuals,” Rev. Edebiri added.
The junior Edebiri revealed that the late Esogban, similar to his own father who was the Esama of Benin, passed away at the age of 93, and he would have turned 94 on September 2nd, 2023.
“His father was the Esama of Benin, who also died at 93. We were praying for his father to make it to 94, but his father passed away. He died exactly like his father,” Rev. Edebiri said.
He further stated that one of the late Esogban’s proudest accomplishments was preserving the culture and tradition of Benin, and he acknowledged that his toughest challenge now is to match and exceed his father’s achievements.
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