Obiodeh mourns Eto, says his death created a big vacuum ~ Truth Reporters
The Special Assistant to the Governor on Political Matters, Hon. Chief Emamusi Obiodeh has sent condolences to the family of Hon. Sir. Mathias Eto, over the passing of the politician and statesman.
Eto, who was Chairman of the defunct Isoko Local Government Council from 1988 to 1989, died on Saturday after a brief illness.
In a statement on Monday, Obiodeh, noted that Eto's passing has created a big vacuum in Isoko nation.
He stated that the late politician was a rallying point, a grassroot mobiliser and an outstanding patriot who committed his entire life to the service of God and humanity.
He condoled with the deceased family, the Oleh community, the entire Isoko nation and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly whom Eto served as Political Adviser until his unfortunate demise.
"On behalf of my family, I mourn the passing of a gentleman-politician, a great family man and a soldier of Christ, Late Sir Matthias Eto.
"I send my profound condolences to his beloved family, the people of Oleh community, the entire Isoko nation and to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori whom the late Eto served as Political Adviser until his passing on Saturday.
"He was a great patriot and bridge builder who contributed immensely to the peace and development of the Isoko nation.
"As a Knight of the Anglican Communion, he was indeed a soldier of Christ who defended the Church at all times.
"His contributions to the teaching, learning of the Isoko language and culture will be greatly missed," Obiodeh stated.
He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Eto, who was Chairman of the defunct Isoko Local Government Council from 1988 to 1989, died on Saturday after a brief illness.
In a statement on Monday, Obiodeh, noted that Eto's passing has created a big vacuum in Isoko nation.
He stated that the late politician was a rallying point, a grassroot mobiliser and an outstanding patriot who committed his entire life to the service of God and humanity.
He condoled with the deceased family, the Oleh community, the entire Isoko nation and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly whom Eto served as Political Adviser until his unfortunate demise.
"On behalf of my family, I mourn the passing of a gentleman-politician, a great family man and a soldier of Christ, Late Sir Matthias Eto.
"I send my profound condolences to his beloved family, the people of Oleh community, the entire Isoko nation and to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori whom the late Eto served as Political Adviser until his passing on Saturday.
"He was a great patriot and bridge builder who contributed immensely to the peace and development of the Isoko nation.
"As a Knight of the Anglican Communion, he was indeed a soldier of Christ who defended the Church at all times.
"His contributions to the teaching, learning of the Isoko language and culture will be greatly missed," Obiodeh stated.
He prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
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