Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The first son of late Chief David Edebiri the Esogban of Benin Kingdom, Rev. Collins Edebiri has said that his father that died on Thursday, 20th July 2023 at the age of 93, has never been admitted to the hospital all through the days of his life except once.
“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”, Rev. Edebiri said.
He disclosed this during a stakeholders meeting with the family members in Benin City.
Edebiri added that their wish was for their late father to surpassed their grandfather who was then Esama who also died at 93.
“His father was the Esama of Benin who also died at 93. We were praying for his father to make it to 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.
The first son of deceased further 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.
He maintained that the outcome of a stakeholders meeting analysis would help shaped his burial plan.