Okpebholo, Obaseki Mourn Passing Of Charles Idahosa At 72

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As the people of Edo State mourn the demise of Charles Idahosa, a seasoned politician,  former Uhunmwode Local Government Council Chairman, and former member of the board of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, (NRC) , Governor Monday Okpebholo and his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki have condoled with the family, expressing shock and their heartfelt sympathies.

Idahosa, a former commissioner for information, died Saturday afternoon in his sleep at his Ogba Road, Benin City residence.  

In his condolence message to the Idahosa family of Ehor in Uhwumwode local government area over the passing of its patriarch, Governor Okpebholo expressed shock at his sudden death, describing him as a strong party leader and eminent Edo Indigene, who had given a lot for the growth and development of the state.

In a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Ebojele Akhere Patrick (PhD) the governor eulogised the deceased, who, he noted, “in time past was a Commissioner, board member, and Special Adviser as a genuine party stalwart who believed in the establishment of institutions and gave his all towards entrenching these beliefs.

“Governor Okpebholo prayed for the repose of his soul and for God to comfort his wife, children, family and the people of Ehor for this great loss”.

In his statement, Obaseki, the immediate past governor of the state, said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Hon. Charles Idahosa, fondly referred to as Charlie Tempo.

“The late Idahosa was an illustrious son of Edo State and a respected leader from the Edo South Senatorial District, who served our State and nation in various capacities.

“Charlie Tempo was someone with whom I shared a personal bond. We attended the same secondary school, worshipped in the same Anglican church, and our families share longstanding ties, which makes this loss even more painful for me.”

Obaseki added, “I commiserate with the entire Idahosa family, the Oshodin family, the people of Edo South, friends and associates of the great Charlie Tempo and pray that God grants all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”