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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
The family of the late Esogban of Benin, Chief David Edebiri, have announced that the outcome of a stakeholders meeting analysis would shape his burial plan.
Speaking to journalists in Benin on behalf of the Edebiri family, the first son of the late Odionwere of Benin, Rev. Collins Edebiri, explained that the stakeholders meeting will afford all segments to make inputs and participate in the burial.
“The burial date is yet to be announced by the family but it will not exceed three months from the date of his death”, Rev Edebiri said.
He disclosed that because of the status of the late Esogban in the traditional setting of Benin, the announcement of his death in the media created a little problem for the family.
“I want to put it on record that my dad died on Thursday, 20th July 2023. As you all know, he lived a good life. It was the first time ever in his life that he went to hospital. He died peacefully on his bed.
“But we are satisfied that the legacy he left behind will speak for him. The family is satisfied with the calls from the low and high and the tributes that have been pouring in since his death”.
The junior Edebiri revealed that the Esogban, like his own father who was the Esama of Benin, died at the age 93, adding that he would have been 94 by September 2nd 2023.
“His father was the Esama of Benin who also died at 93. We were praying for his father to make it 94 but his father went. He died exactly like his father”, Rev. Edebiri said.
He stated that one of the things the late Esogban was proud of was the culture and tradition of Benins, adding that his toughest challenge is meeting his father’s achievements and surpassing them.
