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The Esogban of Benin, Chief David Edebiri Has Joined His Ancestors at Age 93

The Esogban of Benin, Chief David Edebiri has peacefully joined his ancestors after a brief illness in a private hospital in Benin City. He was 93, and would have been 94 on September 2nd, 2023. Family members said he died at 12:20 pm “He has not been too strong and we took him to the hospital a few days ago and he died this afternoon, the family will follow the protocols for the formal announcement to be made” a family member said. 

He was spotted in Benin casting his vote at the 2023 presidential election.  Rest well, great man!

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