LETTER-OF-CONDOLENCE-ON DEATH-OF-FORMER-DEPUTY-GOVERNOR,-HIS EXCELLENCY-BENJAMIN-ELUE

​PAN NIGER DELTA FORUM (PANDEF)AMB. (DR.) GODKNOWS BOLADEI IGALI, OON, FAIA, FHSN, FNIM

​National Chairman

​March 2, 2026

​His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori Governor, Delta State, Government House, Asaba.

​Dear Excellency & Brother,

​LETTER OF CONDOLENCE ON DEATH OF FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR, HIS EXCELLENCY BENJAMIN ELUE

​The Board of Trustees and National Executive Council of PANDEF has received with shock and grief, news of the death of the former Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Benjamin Elue. Although he attained the age of 85 years, we nonetheless mourn his irreplaceable exit at this material time.

​2. During his earthly sojourn Chief Elue displayed the highest and finest virtues of humankind. In his private and public conduct, he has left behind a legacy of integrity, fear of God, hardwork and diligence.

​3. While he served as Deputy Governor of Delta State during the tenure of Chief James Ibori, he was a great bedrock for political stability and dependable support for socio-economic development. His humility and maturity which he brought into governance became an exemplar for all of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

​4. The entire South-South geopolitical zone has indeed lost one of its most illustrious and resourceful citizens.

​5. However, we thank God for His will and goodness. Indeed, we are comforted by the assurance that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord". (2 Corinthians 5:8). Herein lies our shared faith.

​6. Please convey our deepest condolences to the family of our departed leader, the people of Aniocha North Local Government Area and all of Delta State. May his soul rest in peace.

​ Dr.Godknows Boladei Igali

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