Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the death of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP National Vice Chairman (South-South), Daniel Orbih, as painful, saying he has lost a true friend and political associate.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Chief Daniel Osi Orbih, is dead.

PDP chieftain and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike's political ally, Daniel Orbih, has died. His family announced his passing on August 31, 2026.

The family confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Benin by Francis Orbih.