Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, the immediate past Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and a former Edo State gubernatorial candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the death of his father, High Chief Adewole Umakhihe.
In a statement sent on behalf of the Umakhihe family, Dr. Umakhihe made the announcement. According to him, his father passed away quietly on Sunday at the age of 84.
The statement reads: “With a heart, full of gratitude, I announce the peaceful passing of my beloved father, High Chief Adewole Umakhihe of Iyeu, Otuo, Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. He departed this world on March 2, 2025.”
“Until his death, my beloved father was a man of several parts. He was a retired military personnel, a politician, and one of the leaders of the APC in ward 8, Otuo, in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. He was also a successful farmer.”
“He was equally a notable and key member of the Otuo Traditional Council of Chiefs and Elders.”
“He dedicated his life to fostering unity, embracing people from all backgrounds, and tirelessly working for the progress of Otuo community and the entire Owan East.”
He mentioned that funeral rites for High Chief Umakhihe would be announced in due course by the family.
Meanwhile, condolence messages have begun pouring in for Dr Ernest Umakhihe, with prayer for his father’s soul to rest in peace.
