Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa Loses Mother, Madam Esther Idahosa, at 95

Akahi News learnt that Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa (née Enabulele), the beloved mother of Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, has passed away. She was 95 years old.

According to family sources, the nonagenarian died on Wednesday after a brief illness. For a woman who lived nearly a century, her departure marks the end of an era—not just for her family but for the community she served with quiet dedication.

When a mother of 95 falls asleep, it is not a tragedy. It is a transition. But try telling that to a son who has lost his mother, no matter how old he is or how high he has risen in politics. Grief does not check job titles.

A Matriarch of Faith and Strength

Akahi News gathered that a statement from the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Friday Aghedo, painted a picture of a woman who was larger than life in the quiet ways that matter most.

Madam Idahosa was described as a venerable matriarch whose long and fulfilling life was marked by unwavering faith, strength of character, and dedication to her family and the wider community.

“Her remarkable legacy of wisdom was a source of pride and inspiration to all who knew her,” the statement read.

It was alleged that the Idahosa family has chosen to focus not on the sorrow of her passing but on the gratitude for her life. They thanked God for her 95 years and for the enduring values she instilled in them.

What are those values? Hard work. Faith. Resilience. Love that does not shout but shows up. These are the invisible gifts a mother leaves behind—the ones no government can give and no money can buy.

Burial Arrangements to Be Announced

The family has requested prayers and understanding as they mourn their loss. They also noted that the principles Madam Idahosa lived by would continue to guide future generations. That is the quiet victory of a life well lived: the lessons survive the woman.

Details of funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.

For Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa, this is a personal moment that no political office can shield him from. He may sit in the number two seat of Edo State. He may sign papers and attend meetings and make decisions that affect millions. But on Wednesday, he became a son without a mother.

Akahi News had earlier reported on how public figures often grieve in private while the world expects them to continue performing. The deputy governor will likely take some time away from the public eye. And when he returns, he will carry his mother’s memory like a quiet flame—visible only to those who know where to look.

Madam Esther Idahosa lived 95 years. She saw Nigeria change from colony to independent nation. She saw military rule come and go. She saw her son rise to the pinnacle of state politics. And then, after a brief illness, she let go.

It is not a child’s play to lose a mother at any age. The phone will never ring with her voice again. The room will feel emptier. The recipes will never taste quite the same.

But for those who believe, there is also this: she lived. She loved. She left a mark. And 95 years is a gift that few are given.

The Idahosa family mourns. Edo State mourns with them. And Nigeria remembers that behind every leader, there was once a woman who held their hand, wiped their tears, and taught them how to stand.

Rest well, Madam Esther. You have fought the good fight. You have finished your race. Now, may the light perpetual shine upon you.

Key Summary Box

Who passed away: Madam Esther Imaguomwanruo Idahosa (née Enabulele), mother of Edo State Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa.
Age: 95 years old.
Cause of death: She died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to family sources.
Tributes: The deputy governor’s press secretary described her as a venerable matriarch marked by unwavering faith, strength of character, and dedication to family and community.
Family’s response: The Idahosa family expressed gratitude to God for her life and the enduring values she instilled. They requested prayers and understanding as they mourn.
What is next: Details of funeral arrangements will be announced in due course.
Why it matters to Nigerians: The passing of a public figure’s parent reminds us that leadership does not exempt anyone from the universal experiences of love, loss, and grief.
Bottom line: A 95-year-old matriarch has gone home. Her son, the deputy governor of Edo State, now mourns. May her memory be a blessing.