Buhari Mourns Demise Of Chief Patrick Emurode Sito Ideh

Abiola Olawale
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President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday has penned an heartfelt condolence over the passage of Hon. (Chief) Patrick Emurode Sito Ideh.

Prior to his passage, Chief Ideh is the Okpako-Orere of Otughievwen and Ushota of Ughievwen Kingdom.

Reacting to his death, Buhari described the demise of Ideh as an irreplaceable loss to the people of Urhobo, Delta state and Nigeria at large.

The President in the condolence message, commiserated with family of deceased, praying to God to grant the soul of ldeh a peaceful rest.

Buhari also sent his condolences to the Delta state government as well as all Deltans urging them to have trust in God, and appreciate God for the long life of the elder statesman and former lawmaker, who served as member of the House of Representatives between 1979-1983.

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