Edo deputy governor loses mother

By Ozioruva Aliu

Deputy Governor of Edo State Dennis Idahosa has lost his 95-year-old mother, Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa (neé Enabulele).

A statement by Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, said Madam Idahosa died on Wednesday and that the Idahosa family requests prayers in their morning period.

He described her as an industrious woman who was committed to community development and welfare of the people.

The statement read, “It is with total submission to the will of God that the Idahosa and Enabulele families of Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State, announce the peaceful passing of their beloved daughter, mother, grand-mother, great grand-mother, Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa (neé Enabulele) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at the age of 95 years.

“Mama Idahosa, the mother of Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the Deputy Governor of Edo State was a venerable matriarch, lived a long, fulfilled, and impactful life defined by unwavering faith, strength of character, and devotion to her family and the community at large. Her remarkable legacy of wisdom was a source of pride and inspiration to all who knew her.

“The entire Idahosa family expresses gratitude to God for her life and the values she imparted, which will continue to guide generations, and respectfully requests for prayers and understanding as they mourn the profound loss of their beloved mother.

“Details of the funeral arrangements will be announced later.”