Edo State Deputy Governor, Rt Hon Comrade Philip Shaibu, represented by his Chief Press Secretary, Comrade Ebomhiana Musa joined sympathisers who included PDP chieftain, top government officials and family members on Wednesday at the service of songs in honour of the Late Hon. Sunny Aiguobarueghian Uyigue.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the ministration, representative of the State Deputy Governor, Comrade Ebomhiana Musa said “the testimonies from the people who spoke on the life and times of the late PDP leader were clear evidence that he was a committed, fearless and forthright party man who spoke truth to power.
That is a virtue the present crop of politicians should emulate.”
“A man who will always tell you the truth and admonishes you not to sell your personal property in pursuit of political ambition is worthy of praises.”.
“The children must ensure that they are united, live in peace and follow the part of their late father”, Musa said.
The service of songs took place at the Glorious Garden, along Commercial Avenue, GRA, Benin City. There was the rendition of hymns and songs of praise by the Central Baptist Church Choir.
The Executive President of Edo Baptist Conference of NBC and Chairman CCN, Edo State, Rev. Osahon Igbinidu, JP, who officiated at the programme, described the deceased death as “THE DEATH OF THE RIGHTEOUS”. Reading from the book of Numbers 23:10 he said: “Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the righteous, and let my last end be like his!
Rev. Osahon stressed the need for everybody to reflect on the only righteous one, Jesus Christ, his birth, life, death and resurrection.
“When you receive the gift of life through Jesus Christ, you automatically receive the gift of righteousness in God”, he said.
In attendance were former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Roland Stephen Owie, Secretary to State Government, SSG, Osarodion Ogie, Esq, former APC State Chairman, Anselm Ojezua, Esq, Commissioner for Local Government, Hon Monday Osaigbovho and the immediate past Chairman of Egor Local Government, Hon Eghe Ogbemudia.