Anenih: Igbinedion, Edo PDP commiserate with family

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Former Governor of Edo State, Chief Lucky Igbinedion has said that the death of Chief Tony Anenih, former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the PDP, has created a huge vacuum in the political life of Edo State and Nigeria at large.

This is even as the State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said it received the death of Anenih with shock.

Igbinedion, who expressed grief over the death of the former PDP chieftain, stressed that his death was a personal loss to him.

In a message of condolence to the Anenih family, Igbinedion said he received the news of the demise of the elder statesman with a heavy heart and a great shock.

He described the late politician as an enigma of note and a bridge builder with a large heart.

He saluted Anenih’s contributions in the restoration of democracy in Nigeria and for launching his dear state, Edo, to political limelight in the comity of Nigerian states.

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The former governor, while praying God to comfort the Anenih family this trying time and at all times, said he and his immediate family would sorely miss the late political icon.

He also enjoined his immediate family, political sons and daughters, associates, friends and well-wishers to take consolation in the fact that the late Chief Anenih invested his time, life and resources in the mentoring and development of humanity.

The State chapter of the PDP, in a condolence message endorsed by its Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, said to them in Edo State, Chief Anenih was their “pillar, light, pathfinder and a bridge builder.”

The statement said: “It was with a heavy heart that we received the news of the death of our leader, father and mentor, Chief Anthony Anenih.

“National leader, as he was affectionately called, served Nigeria with all his might. He was a unifier, builder of men and a great political strategist. He was popularly known as “Mr Fix-it” for his ability to solve and navigate knotty political situations.

“He shone brightly and lit many candles. He was a leader par excellence. Coming from a minority zone and from a minority tribe in our state, he exceeded natural barriers so that others can aspire without fear of man imposed limitations. A great organiser, mobiliser and an inspiration to men and women of goodwill.”

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