In a tragic development, Comrade Benedict Inaede, the state secretary of the Obidient Movement in Edo State, has passed away. The news was confirmed by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, in a statement released on Friday, June 19, 2026.
Peter Obi's Emotional Statement
Obi shared the news on his X (formerly Twitter) account, accompanied by a photo of the deceased. In the statement, he expressed his deep sorrow and offered condolences to the family and supporters of Inaede.
“I have just received the sad news of the death of one of our Obidient family members from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede,” Obi wrote. “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.”
Obi further prayed for the deceased, saying, “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.”
Background on Benedict Inaede
Comrade Benedict Inaede was a prominent figure in the Obidient Movement, which strongly supports Peter Obi’s political aspirations. His death has sent shockwaves through the movement, with many taking to social media to express their grief.
Details about the circumstances of his death are still emerging, and further updates are expected.
