Esogban of Benin dies at 93
Benin's Esogban, Chief David Edebiri, died after a brief illness at a private hospital in Benin City.
Aged 93, he was born on September 2, 1929.
A family source said Edebiri died at 12:20 p.m.
"He wasn't too strong and we took him to the hospital a few days ago and he passed away this (Thursday) afternoon. The family will follow protocols for the official announcement to be made," the source said.
The Esogban, who comes after the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin, is often called the Odiownere of the Kingdom of Benin.
His last major outing, which was widely reported in the media, was his participation in the March 18 elections for governor and state House of Assembly, where he said the February 25 presidential election was his best since he started voting in 1951.
Edebiri, who was a journalist and 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" to mark his 93rd birthday.
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Benin's Esogban, Chief David Edebiri, died after a brief illness at a private hospital in Benin City.
Aged 93, he was born on September 2, 1929.
A family source said Edebiri died at 12:20 p.m.
"He wasn't too strong and we took him to the hospital a few days ago and he passed away this (Thursday) afternoon. The family will follow protocols for the official announcement to be made," the source said.
The Esogban, who comes after the Iyase (Prime Minister) of Benin, is often called the Odiownere of the Kingdom of Benin.
His last major outing, which was widely reported in the media, was his participation in the March 18 elections for governor and state House of Assembly, where he said the February 25 presidential election was his best since he started voting in 1951.
Edebiri, who was a journalist and 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" to mark his 93rd birthday.
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