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Top Society Celebrates PDP’s National Vice Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih at 60
By Eric Elezuo
The National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), South South, Chief Dan Orbih, took friends, colleagues and well wishers on a great merry go round when he hosted them to a grand reception in Abuja to celebrate his diamond jubilee age.
Chief Dan Orbih and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar
As an astute gentleman and a great party loyalist, Orbih’s birthday reception proved that he is defined beyond words as he drew friends from every quarter of human endeavour, including from the opposition APC with everyone describing him as a political icon.
Among those, whose presence spoke volumes of Orbih’s relevance as a political giant, was the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, who in his goodwill message congratulated the effervescent gentleman.
Governors Wike of Rivers and Makinde of Oyo states
The governor, in a statement, wished Orbih many more years of celebration in good health and happiness, praying that God grants him wisdom and grace to continue to serve our great nation, Nigeria.
There was the presence of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Oyo State Governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde, Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, and former Governor of Imo State, Mr. Emeka Ihedioha among many other party bigwigs.
Also in attendance was the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, who led some of the state Executives to the grand event in Abuja as well as the state Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Hon. Harrison Omagbon and his wife, a former Commissioner for Education, Lucy Omagbon.
Other distinguished personalities that grace the event were Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Dr. Samson Osagie, Former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Lucky Imasuen, Gen. Charles Airhiavbere, Professor Edoba Omoregie and Senator Magius Abe.
The dignitaries were all in agreement that Chief Dan Orbih is a political builder who has successfully stepped into the shoes of late Chief Tony Anenih.
Expressing his profound gratitude at the turn up of top government functionaries at the event, the celebrant said “the numerous messages I received celebrating my 60th birthday anniversary were overwhelming. I appreciate the depth of love and support expressed. It is difficult to respond to everyone of them the way I would have wished.”
He further called the attendees by name as he appreciate their steadfast love.
“I appreciate the Edo State Governor, His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki, and his wife, Her Excellency, Betsy Obaseki, for their congratulatory message, and their wish for me to ‘continue my impactful service to our nation’.
“I thank the former Vice President, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku; the irrepressible Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike; Governor Makinde; Governor Ifeanyi Okowa; Governor Udom Emmanuel; Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki; Edo State Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu; Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu and many other Nigerians who joined me to thank God for His Grace in my life.
“I pray that God should continue to give us reasons to celebrate in good health and at peace with our conscience in all we do with one another,” Chief Orbih said.
Chief Daniel Osikheme Orbih was born on the 27th of October, 1961 to Chief and Mrs. M.C.K. Orbih of Ogbona in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
By Eric Elezuo
Chairman, Ovation Media Group and a former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dele Momodu, has resigned his membership of the party.
Momodu announced his membership via a letter dated July 17, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman, PDP Ward 4, Ihievbe, Owen East Local Government Area, Edo State.
The veteran journalist said he was resigning because the party has been ‘unarguably hijacked by antidemocratic forces from within and outside in broad daylight’.
He insisted that “it is therefore, honorable to abandon the carcass to them while the majority of us earnestly sign up with the new coalition party known as African Democratic Congress (ADC).”
He thanked the PDP for the opportunity and support he received ‘at all times’.
Momodu’s resignation from the PDP came barely 24hours after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar dumped the party.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ending a decades-long relationship with the opposition party he co-founded.
The resignation was confirmed in a letter dated Monday, July 14, and addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area of Adamawa State. A copy of the letter was shared publicly on Wednesday by Atiku’s media aide.
Atiku, who was the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, stated that his decision to leave the party came after reflection on the current direction of the PDP, which he said no longer aligns with its founding values.
The letter read, “I am writing to formally resign my membership from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with immediate effect.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my profound gratitude for the opportunities I have been given by the party.
“Serving two full terms as Vice President of Nigeria and being a presidential candidate twice has been one of the most significant chapters of my life.
“As a founding father of this esteemed party, it is indeed heartbreaking for me to make this decision.
“However, I find it necessary to part ways due to the current trajectory the party has taken, which I believe diverges from the foundational principles we stood for. It is with a heavy heart that I resign, recognising the irreconcilable differences that have emerged.
“I wish the party and its leadership all the best in the future. Thank you once again for the opportunities and support.”
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