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By Alemma-Ozioruva Aliu
Godwin Obaseki, Governor of EDO, said Sunday that the death of the elder and former chairman of the Board of Trustees, Tony, was shocking even though he acknowledged having lived a fulfilling life.
Chief Anenih was also a former minister of public works and a former national president of the late Social Democratic Party who died at Abuja's Cidacrest Hospital.
Craseo Osage, his special adviser on media and communication strategy, explained to local residents that Chief Anenih had had a long and successful life.
"While we agree that he has lived a fulfilling life, we regret that his wealth of experience and the guidance we need to move us to 2019 will be missed. He was a father to all in the state.
Governor Obaseki said that the state would mourn his passing and was lacking in his paternal role as convener.
Dennis Idahosa, candidate of the All Progressive Congress for the Ovia constituency in the House of Representatives, said Chief Anenih's contribution to the country's political development could not be easily forgotten.
Idahosa said that Chief Anenih had played a paternal role to all the state politicians.
The former president of the National Association of Nigerian Students, comrade Jude Imagwe, said his heart was responsible for the death of Chief Anenih. "The wind is blowing and the root of an iroko has trembled. The lion is asleep and the leopard is heading towards the savannah. The san at his hour spilled. My heart is heavy, but God is God.
Dr. Ese Owe, of the Democratic Action Party (ADP) Edo South, described him as "a devoted husband, a kind father, a fervent Catholic and a good gentleman, his loss is really painful. A humanitarian par excellence, peace maker and bridge builder. He will be sorely missed, but I am comforted by the fact that he has had a long and successful life. May he rest peacefully in the kingdom of our Lord, and let perpetual light shine on his soul. "
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Everything was quiet at home, in the Delta Crescent, in the government-reserved area (GRA) of Benin, the huge gate being locked.
At his residence of the Delta Crescent at GRA Benin City
The two security guards said that they were not aware of Esanland's death, adding that the younger son who had traveled by car was before the visit of The Nigerian Tribune around 6 pm was inside and reluctant to talk to the press.
The situation was also the same with his wife, Iyom Josephine Anenih, on Liberty Avenue, GRA, the door being locked.
In a phone interview, Ms. Anenih, former Minister of Women's Affairs, said that she would only speak after the family issued a statement.
Another son, Usolo Anenih, confirmed the disappearance of the former Minister of Public Works in a private hospital in Abuja after a brief illness. He added that his eldest son, Mr. Tony Anenih, had taken the road to Abuja from his base in Lagos. would issue a statement after a family reunion.
In the same vein, the Edo state leader, PDP chairman Edo, said the party will only make a statement after the family has officially announced the death of the politician.
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