By Sunday Apah
The political landscape of Delta State has been plunged into mourning following the shocking death of its former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, who passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 85.
The heartbreaking news was first broken by an online news outlet Niger Delta Today, sending waves of grief across the state and the nation.
Chief Elue, a towering figure in Delta politics, served as the loyal deputy to former Governor James Ibori throughout the administration’s historic two-term tenure from 1999 to 2007.
His death marks the end of an era for the state’s “Class of ’99” founding leadership.
Born in 1940, the late statesman was just months away from celebrating his 86th birthday this June.
His remarkable life journey saw him transition from a dedicated educator to a successful entrepreneur before answering the call to public service.
Sources close to the family confirmed that the revered chief had been battling a brief illness prior to his peaceful passing.
His sudden departure has left a profound void, with tributes expected to pour in from colleagues, protégés, and countless citizens whose lives he touched.
