Obasanjo mourns Oba of Benin

Olusegun Obasanjo Photo: Atom Lim

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed sorrow at the death of the Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba Erediauwa II.
In letters of condolence to the governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, and the Crown Prince of Benin Kingdom, Mr. Obasanjo described the Oba as a seasoned technocrat and erudite administrator whose reign afforded the people of Edo State notable social and political developments, growth, progress, peace and stability.
In his
letter, Mr. Obasanjo said he received the news of Oba Erediauwa’s passing with “deep sense of sorrow”, saying his administration benefited immensely from the wise counsel of the royal father.
The former president said Oba Erediauwa’s death would be suffered by not just the palace but also the people of Edo State.
Mr. Obasanjo also prayed to God to give the Crown Prince the wisdom and courage required to sustain the laudable achievements of his late father.
“The late Oba will, no doubt, be greatly missed by family, as well as by his numerous friends and admirers,” the former president said.
“While urging that you take solace in the worthy life that the late monarch lived, may I take this opportunity to extend my sincere condolence to the Royal family and the entire State, and pray that the Almighty God grant you all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. And for you, the Crown Prince, in particular, I pray God give you the wisdom and courage you would require to build on the laudable and monumental legacies of your late father.”