Edo deputy gov mourns mother’s death at 95

The deputy governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa has reportedly expressed disgust over the dwindling healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

This followed the death of his mother, Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa, a scion of Enabulele on Wednesday April 8, 2026 at the age of 95 at the University hospital, UBTH in Benin City.

Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, who confirmed the incident in a statement, described the late Idahosa as a venerable matriarch who lived a long, fulfilled, and impactful life defined by unwavering faith, strength of character, and devotion to her family and the community at large.

“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, grandmother, great-grandmother, Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa (neé Enabulele) on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 95 years”, according to him.