Kalu Mourns Oba Of Benin

Eminent businessman and former Governor of Abia State, Dr. Orji Kalu, has described the late Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Erediauwa, as a great icon whose death is a big loss to the nation.
Kalu noted that the late paramount ruler contributed immensely to the socio-political development of the country without bias.
Kalu, in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser, Prince Kunle Oyewumi, said: “I received with pain the sad news of the passing away of Oba Erediauwa.
“During his reign, Benin and its environs witnessed robust developments.
“The late monarch will be remembered for his humility and forthrightness.
“He was a detribilized elder statesman whose words of advice on national concerns will be greatly missed.”
The former governor charged the Benin royal dynasty to uphold the legacies of the late monarch.
He urged the Erediauwa family to take solace in the fact that the late traditional ruler lived an exemplary life worthy of emulation.
Kalu, while commiserating with the government and people of Edo State and the Benin royal dynasty, prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the  great loss and also grant the deceased a blissful rest.