Edison Ehie, the Chief of State to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, has laid his elder brother, Chairman Benneth, to relaxation amid tears and grief from relations, associates, and political associates who gathered in Abarikpo Neighborhood, Ahoada East Native Authorities Space of the state.
The late Benneth died on November 13, 2024, on the Rivers State Authorities Home Clinic, weeks after struggling deadly head accidents when gunmen opened hearth throughout a post-election violence on October 7, 2024.
The assault occurred on the Ahoada East Council Secretariat, following violent clashes that erupted after the October 2024 native authorities elections, the place Benneth had joined political allies to rejoice the victory of the then council chairman, who received below the Motion Peoples Get together (APP) in an election performed below Governor Fubara’s administration.
That election was later nullified by the Supreme Courtroom, resulting in the appointment of a Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas (Rtd), who subsequently performed contemporary polls in August 2025.
Talking on the funeral, a visibly emotional Ehie lamented the tragic loss and referred to as for an finish to politically motivated violence within the state.
He stated, “It’s our prayer that no household in Rivers State will ever expertise this type of ache once more.
“On behalf of our mom, who’s unavoidably absent, and the kids of our brave elder brother, we deeply respect your presence, prayers, and love throughout this troublesome time.”
The late Benneth is survived by seven youngsters, an aged mom, and two brothers, together with Edison, the youngest of the household.
Dignitaries on the funeral included Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Prof. Ngozi Odu, Secretary to the State Authorities Hon. Benibo Anabraba, and several other prime authorities officers who joined in paying their final respects.
