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Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half - Politics - Nairaland

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Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by OdionAkghigbe(op): 10:17pm On Oct 30, 2018
Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half-Mast

…Govt to give him state burial

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has visited the family of late elder statesman, Chief Anthony Anenih, whose death was reported on Sunday, in an Abuja hospital.

The governor, who was at the Anenihs’ Abuja home, expressed deep sadness over the passing of the former Minister of Works and Housing, and the Iyasele of Esan land.

As a mark of honour for Chief Anenih, the governor declared three days of mourning in the state, starting from Wednesday, October 31st till Friday, November 2.

Obaseki also expressed the state government’s resolve to give the late consummate statesman, a political icon with an outstanding political career, who believed in a prosperous Edo, a state burial while flags are to be flown at half-mast in the state.

The governor was received by the eldest son, Tony Anenih Junior in the company of the former Vice President, Namadi Sambo and other members of the family and friends.

Recall that the governor, on receiving the news of the passing of Chief Anenih, described his death as a huge loss to the state and the nation.

Obaseki said the elder statesman devoted a better part of his life to the development of the state and country, contributing to national development in the various capacities he served while he lived.

He lamented that "The whole of Edo State has suffered a huge loss with the death of Chief Anenih, the Iyasele of Esan land, who ranks as one of the most illustrious sons of the state, adding that Chief Anenih rose to the occasion when it mattered most, to defend the interest of Edo State and her people.

The governor noted that he attracted development to the state and groomed several Edo sons and daughters who are now active players in the nation's political space.

PHOTO 1:
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right), and Tony Anenih Jnr., during the governor’s visit to the Anenihs at their Abuja residence on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Re: Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by OdionAkghigbe(op): 10:20pm On Oct 30, 2018
PHOTO 2:
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (left); and former Vice President, Architect Namadi Sambo, during the governor’s visit to the Anenihs at their Abuja’s residence on Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Re: Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by OdionAkghigbe(op): 10:22pm On Oct 30, 2018
PHOTO 3:
Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki (right); and Justice Mariam Anenih, during the governor’s visit to the family of late Chief Anthony Anenih at their Abuja residence on Tuesday, October 30, 2018.

Re: Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by daddytime(m): 10:22pm On Oct 30, 2018
Money wey dem suppose take build road for everybody to use na im one man use mount those heavy pillars put for house for him and him children. God dey look una.

Niger bridge no even carry those kind pillars.

Una for use the money buy more life na make una no die.

God pass una
Re: Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by OdionAkghigbe(op): 10:26pm On Oct 30, 2018
OTHER PHOTOS FROM THE VISIT..

Re: Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by OdionAkghigbe(op): 10:28pm On Oct 30, 2018
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Re: Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by Nobody: 11:03pm On Oct 30, 2018
Anenih join people wey kill Edo state
Re: Obaseki Visits Anenih Family, Declares Three Days Mourning, Flags To Fly At Half by NextGovernor(m): 11:13pm On Oct 30, 2018
cassidy1996:
Anenih join people wey kill Edo state
How? Did he ever hold any elective post or have you voted him for governor of Edo b4?
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