Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has eulogised the departed Benin monarch, Oba Erediauwa. The governor expressed his profound reverence for the departed Monarch in a press statement he issued and personally signed.
“Our hearts are heavy, laden with pains and grief, at the announcement of the passing on to glory of Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Erediauwa of Benin, our highly revered Oba, a distinguished Edo numero uno, an accomplished Nigerian, a seasoned bureaucrat, quintessential unifier, unique personage and exemplary Omo N’Oba, whose reign brought distinction, immense class, finesse and integrity to traditional institution in Edo state and the country at large,” Oshiomhole said.
“His carriage comes with an élan that was peculiar with the reverence of royalty. His uncommon courage was symbolic of the can-do spirit of the Edo mind. His unity of purpose was not in doubt even as he used his revered position to promote constructive engagement amongst all shades of opinion and culture in Edo state. As a thorough-bred bureaucrat, rising to the pinnacle of his career as a Federal Permanent Secretary, he understood the dynamics and intricacies of governance. He was the alternative voice to the many voiceless in our society, calling government attention to issues of development and transparent governance, without minding whose ox is gored. He was brave, fearless, punchy and instructive in his verbal and written messages
“To us at the Edo state Government, he was our strongest supporter; both in his uncommon faith in our ability and his readiness to offer uncommon advice to sharpen public discourse in our shared commitment to transform Edo state. It gladdens our heart, therefore, that our revered Oba was alive to witness the positive transformation of Edo state under his reign, and for standing with us through thick and thin in the course of making the Edo economy a treasure to behold. Being part of that eloquent history of transformation before his reunion with his ancestors gives us further reassurance that he will occupy a special pride of place in the hereafter.
“We are enveloped with a deep sense of nostalgia that our great Oba, a great-grandfather, grandfather, father, uncle and iconoclastic royal father of exemplary carriage and conduct, who sustained the dignity of the average Edo mind, has joined his ancestors. We are, however, encouraged by the fact that another great son of the Great Benin Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Edaiken N’Uselu, Crown Prince Eheneden Erediauwa, who is already showing manifest quintessential attributes of his great father, will step into his father’s big shoes.
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“Edo people will miss our iconoclastic royal father of the great Benin Kingdom. Nigerians and Nigeria will miss this great exemplar of a Royal Father, an Oba of distinction and integrity. Adieu until we meet to part no more.
“Oba gha to kpere, ise
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“To us at the Edo state Government, he was our strongest supporter; both in his uncommon faith in our ability and his readiness to offer uncommon advice to sharpen public discourse in our shared commitment to transform Edo state. It gladdens our heart, therefore, that our revered Oba was alive to witness the positive transformation of Edo state under his reign, and for standing with us through thick and thin in the course of making the Edo economy a treasure to behold.

Ediot governor, using the death of Oba to justify his failed policies.

Why ur heart heavy when ur foreign investor is dia to cool it 4u. RIP to the late Oba of Benin.

Abobaku things loading RIP to Oba Eradiuewa

RIP to a first class monarch

Hewu! Na to remain inside school be that o...Town nor go dey safe again.


Shoutout to all non indigenes in Benin,mind your movements,abeg.

may his soul rest in peace, but i wish he was able to repent to change old time tradition of killing innocent soul just to apease his death

ki02020:
RIP to a first class monarch

yes u are right, benin monarchy is a first class of is kind

heavy at what age? you want him to live forever? hypocrite

Oba Erediauwa is dead. Just heard from news just now. God bless the dead.........

Jesusloveyou:
yes u are right, benin monarchy is a first class of is kind

yes oh not dt lagoon loving oba from d state of lagos

hmmmm, iconoclastic as in ----------,I don't get it's usage in the statement above and how it relates to the discussion.

indeed the oba of Benin, is a first class king among first classes kings in Nigeria, presidents and the mighty in society go to pay homage, he doesn't junket about like many of nigerian kings begging pa
tronage from government and their co.

wish the great oba of all time a serene r
epose in God place.

Rest in peace Oba ereduwa...Benin people will forever remember you




















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RIP

the great Oba of Benin .



If you want to school in Uniben, Check my signature

Take cowbell milk to ease off,ok?

iokpebholo:
yes oh not dt lagoon loving oba from d state of lagos

or the onni of ife that is corrupt

RIP oba of benin, sleep tyt sir

Hope this statement is official?

RIP Umôguń

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I don't get it: How many times oba Dey die? Oba died when gej was still in power:I don't know if this one o

Rip to Nigeria's most apolitical king

Long live our new oba,oba eheneden

Jesusloveyou:
may his soul rest in peace, but i wish he was able to repent to change old time tradition of killing innocent soul just to apease his death

Stop saying what you know nothing about

He was a calm king, tho

dem don embalm him taya.