BREAKING: Esogban Of Benin Dies At 93

BREAKING: Esogban Of Benin Dies At 93

The Esogban of Benin, Chief David Edebiri has passed on at the age of 93.

Chief Esogban died on Thursday at a private hospital in Benin after a brief illness.

The Esogban who is next after the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin is often referred to as the Odiownere of Benin Kingdom.

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Esogban’s last major outing was the March 18th governorship and State House of Assembly elections where he voted.

A family source who confirmed his death said he died at 12:20 pm on Wednesday.

“Chief has not been too strong and we took him to the hospital a few days ago and he died this afternoon,” he said.

He said the family will follow the protocols for the formal announcement to be made.

Chief Edebiri who was a journalist with Daily Times and a writer unveiled two books in 2022 titled “Tripod of Life: Essence of Benin Tradition and Culture” and “The Life and Times of Iyase N’Ohenmwen”