OUR PATRIARCH, CHIEF ANTHONY AKHAKON ANENIH, PASSES ON
With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of the Almighty God, the family of Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, CFR, the Iyasele of Esanland, announces his passing on to glory today, Sunday, October 28, 2018 after a brief illness.
Aged 85, Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, is survived by many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A beloved patriarch, he enjoyed God’s uncommon grace while alive.
He served God and humanity with commitment. He also served his fatherland to the best of his ability.
We will all sorely miss him. But his legacies live on.
Burial arrangements by the family will be announced subsequently.
Signed:
Mr. Anthony Anenih, Junior
For the family
PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS CHIEF TONY ANENIH
President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the Anenih family on the death of its beloved patriarch and elder statesman, Chief Anthony Anenih.
President Buhari also commiserates with the government and people of Edo State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on the passing of their illustrious son and former Chairman, Board of Trustees.
As a frontline figure in the annals of our country’s political history, the President attests that Chief Anenih lived a life of service, as State Chairman of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), chieftain of the PDP, and a former Minister of Works.
President Buhari affirms that across the political spectrum of Nigeria, Chief Anenih was known for his strong views on issues pertaining to the unity and stability of the nation.
The President prays Almighty God to grant Chief Anenih’s soul eternal rest and comfort all who mourn the octogenarian.
FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
October 28, 2018
