Exit of Chief Binebai: Okowa’s SA, Ozobo commiserates with Benjamin, Sunny, Patrick, Egole, Eric, Princewill, others

By Timi Black
Chief Correspondent

The Special Assistant to the governor of Delta state on political matters, Comrade Ozobo Austin has commiserated with Prof. Benjamin Binebai, Mr. Sunny Binebai, Mr. Patrick Binebai, Egole Binebai, Eric Binebai and Princewill Binebai and other family members over the glorious exit of their father, Pa Chief Binebai, the Olotu of Eduwin Kingdom.

Ozobo, speaking in a visit to the family house in Owoton-Warri, Delta state on Wednesday, said Pa Chief T.M Binebai (JP) demise was painful, adding that he died at a time when his wealth of experience is needed most in Ijaw nation, especially Delta Ijaw.

The SA also added that late Chief Binebai lived a fulfilled life and that even at death Ijaw nation is proud of him.

The Okowa’s aide said Chief Binebai who was known as the Olotu of Eduwin Kingdom, was a detribalised and peace-loving leader, noting he touched many lives positively while alive.

He reiterated that the legacy of Pa Chief Binebai would be forever be remembered, lamenting that an Iroko has fallen in Ijaw nation.

The comrade cum politician prayed God’s fortitude upon the families of the departed hero, Pa Chief Binebai to bear the irreparable lost.