A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and a political ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Daniel Orbih, is dead.

Orbih died on Monday, August 31, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family.

The development was disclosed in a statement shared by Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, on Tuesday.

The family, in a statement signed by Francis Udukhomoi Orbih, described the deceased as a beloved brother, husband, father and uncle.

“With profound sadness and a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the Almighty God, the family of Chief M.C.K. Orbih announce the passing of our beloved brother, husband, father and uncle, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, who passed away on Monday, 31 August 2026,” the statement read.

The deceased is survived by his wife, Florence Orbih; his children, Winifred Anwosiobor Orbih and Mildred Omonemi Orbih; his brothers and sisters, as well as other members of the extended family.

The family appealed to friends, relatives and well-wishers to remember them in their prayers as they mourn the loss.

“At this difficult time, we ask family members, friends and well-wishers to remember the entire family in their prayers as we mourn this painful loss,” it added.

The family said further details about the burial arrangements would be announced later.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.

Orbih was a prominent political figure and was associated with the political camp of Wike, a former Governor of Rivers State and current FCT Minister.

In 2024, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, appointed Orbih, identified as the South-South Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, as Chairman of the Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.

The appointment was contained in a statement by the then Secretary to the Edo State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.