Benin – Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former Governor of Edo state, on Monday, expressed grief over the passing-on of Chief Tony Anenih, the Iyasele of Esanland, describing his death as a personal loss to him.
In a message of condolence to the Anenih family, Chief Igbinedion said he received the news of the demise of the elder statesman with a heavy heart and a great shock, noting that his death has created a huge vacuum in the political life of Edo State and Nigeria at large.
Chief Igbinedion, who also described the late politician as an enigma of note and a bridge builder with a large heart, enjoined his immediate family, political sons and daughters, associates, friends and well-wishers to take consolation in the fact that late Anenih invested his time, life and resources in the mentoring and development of humanity.
He commended the former Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for his immense contributions in the restoration of democracy in Nigeria and for launching his dear state, Edo, to political limelight in the comity of Nigerian states.
While praying God to comfort the Anenih family in this trying time and at all times, the former governor noted that he and his immediate family would greatly miss the late political icon.
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Source: Daily Independent
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