Comrade Benedict Oshiorenoya Inaede, the Edo State secretary of the Obidient Movement, has passed away.
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, confirmed Inaede’s death via an emotional statement shared on social media on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Ejes Gist News reports that Inaede’s death has since ignited tributes and condolences across social media platforms, with many describing him as a dedicated grassroots mobiliser and a strong supporter of the Obidient Movement.
Obi’s signed statement, shared on X (formerly Twitter) alongside a photo of the deceased, read:
“I have just received the sad news of the death of one of our Obidient family members from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede.
“On behalf of my family and the Obidient Movement family, I sincerely condole with his immediate family and the entire Obidient family. His death is a painful and irreplaceable loss to us all.
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“May Almighty God, who has called him home, grant him eternal rest and grant his family and all of us the fortitude to bear this profound loss.
“May we continue to remember his family in prayers for God Almighty’s continued blessings.”
The Obidient Movement is a political support group that rallied behind Obi during the 2023 presidential election and has continued to mobilise support for his 2027 presidential ambition under the NDC platform.
Inaede served as the Edo State secretary of the movement, playing a key role in coordinating activities and mobilising supporters across the state.
His sudden death has come as a shock to many within the political circle, with supporters and allies expressing their grief on various social media platforms.
This is not the first time Obi has mourned a close associate this month.
Earlier, Obi mourned Zamani Tanko, a top aide of Senator Seriake Dickson, the founder of the NDC.
Obi disclosed this in a condolence message, saying the late Tanko served Dickson with loyalty and dedication for over 15 years.
The NDC presidential flagbearer expressed deep sadness over the death of retired DSP Tanko, stating that he received the news of Tanko’s passing with profound sorrow.
On Friday morning, June 19, Obi confirmed that he visited Senator Dickson to share in the serving federal lawmaker’s grief.
He wrote on X:
“It is with deep sorrow that I learned last night of the passing of DSP Zamani Tanko (Rtd), who was a faithful aide to my dear brother and our Party Leader Senator Henry Seriake Dickson for over 15 years.
“This morning, I visited Senator Dickson to share in his grief and that of his entire team. DSP Zamani served with loyalty and dedication, and his loss will be felt by all who knew him.”
Obi extended condolences to Dickson, the family of the deceased, and others affected by Tanko’s passing.
He added via a statement he signed:
“On behalf of myself and my family, I extend heartfelt condolences to Senator Dickson, DSP Zamani’s family, and everyone touched by his life.
“May God Almighty who called him home grant him eternal rest in His kingdom; and continue to bless his family always.”
The deaths of two prominent figures within the Obidient Movement and NDC family within a short period have left many supporters in mourning.
Obi’s emotional statements reflect the deep sense of loss felt within the movement, as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.
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