Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has described the late member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Jude Ise-Idehen of Egor/Ikpoba-Okha Federal constituency of Edo as a consummate politician, a community mobilizer who was firm and considerate in the discharge of his duties.
Ise-Idehen, 52 was said to have slumped and suddenly died on Friday, 1st July in the morning in Abuja.
In statement, Governor Obaseki eulogized the deceased lawmaker as an illustrious Edo son who worked for the upliftment of his constituents in particular and Edo citizens in general.
He said that the sudden death of the lawmaker was shocking and painful.
He mourned: “I received the shocking news of the passing of Hon. Jude Ise-Idehen with rude shock. It is indeed a painful and great loss for the people of Ikpoba-Okha/Egor Federal Constituency, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, and the country at large.
The governor added that Ise-Idehen who had a stint as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly between 2007 and 2015 on the platform of the the defunct Action Congress (AC) was compassionate, kind and hardworking, adding:
“For the people of Ikpoba-Okha/Egor Constituency, he was a force to reckon with. He served diligently and promoted projects that enhanced the living standards of his people.
“He will be remembered for his selfless service and commitment to the development of his constituency.”
While commiserating with the Ise-Idehen family, as well as friends “of our great son”, he prayed that God will grant all the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
