Edo state Gov. Godwin Obaseki, has proclaimed a three-day mourning period in honour of late former Ministers of Works and Housing, Tony Anenih, even as he expressed deep sadness over his death.
The governor made the announcement on Tuesday after visiting the family home of the late elder statesman in Abuja. He said the mourning period, will take effect from Wednesday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 2, as a mark of honour for the Iyasele of Esan land.
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Obaseki described the late Anenih as “a consummate statesman, a political icon with an outstanding career, who believed in a prosperous Edo” and promised that the state government him a state burial, during which flags would be flown at half-mast in the state.
The governor was received by the late politician’s eldest son, Tony Anenih Jnr, in the company of the former Vice President, Namadi Sambo, and other members of the family and friends.
