# Funeral of PDP chieftain Dan Orbih

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/funeral-of-pdp-chieftain-dan-orbih
> Updated: 2026-10-09T09:29:32.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

Prominent Nigerian political leaders gathered in Abuja, Benin City, and Edo State to pay tribute to Chief Dan Orbih, a former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University.

During the funeral services, Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike honored Orbih, describing him as a “selfless ally” who assisted in Wike’s 2015 gubernatorial victory in Rivers State. Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo also attended the ceremony at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, using the occasion to urge public officials to live selfless lives. Other notable attendees included former Edo State Governor Senator Adams Oshiomhole and the Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel Dunia.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Edo State Governor attends funeral of Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike attended the funeral of Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih, where leaders urged public officials to embrace selfless service.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-governors-link-insecurity-to-governance-and-education

### 2026-10-08: Nyesom Wike honors late PDP chieftain Dan Orbih amid political tensions

Nigerian leaders held tributes for deceased PDP chieftain Dan Orbih, while FCT Minister Nyesom Wike urged INEC to sanction Rotimi Amaechi for inflammatory campaign rhetoric.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-leaders-honor-late-pdp-chieftain-daniel-orbih

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