Oshiomhole mourns Esogban of Benin Kingdom

<p>Oshiomhole said the late Benin chief was a stabilising force and a source of inspiration for all Edo people who looked up to him for guidance.</p>, <span>Adams Oshiomhole Premium Times</span>, <h2>Former Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo, has expressed sadness over the death of Chief Solomon Edebiri, the Esogban of Benin Kingdom.</h2>, <p>Oshiomhole expressed his condolence in a statement signed by his media aide, Victor Oshioke, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Auchi, Estako West Local Government Area of Edo.</p>, <p>Oshiomhole, currently the Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, said the late Esogban was a father figure to Edo people and an advisor who stood for the truth at all times.</p>, <p>“It is with sadness and deep sense of loss that I received the news of the death of my friend, The Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Chief David Uyunmwun Edebiri.</p>, <p>“Chief Edebiri was a courageous leader whose ideology revolved around enhancing the welfare of our people.</p>, <p>“He preached unity at all times, fought for what he believed in, and was always willing to offer valuable advice, drawing from his wealth of experience,” Oshiomhole said.</p>, <p>Oshiomhole described the late Esogban as a man of truth “whose tenacity of principle was well demonstrated by his independent disposition,” saying that this made it impossible for anyone to intimidate him over his political choices.</p>, <p>He added that the late Benin chief was a stabilising force and a source of inspiration for all Edo people who looked up to him for guidance.</p>, <p>“As governor of Edo State, I consulted with him on several occasions and on each of those instances I was always impressed by his deep knowledge, understanding and frank assessment of the dynamics of our peculiar socio-political environment.</p>, <p>“Chief Edebiri will be remembered as a man of uncommon wisdom, a conscientious leader and a father figure who was always available to offer the much needed counsel for the advancement and progres