The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mourned the death of its National Vice Chairman, South West, Chief Dr. Dan Orbih, directing all party offices across the country to fly the party’s flags at half-mast for three days in his honour.

Orbih died in London after a brief illness, according to a statement issued by the PDP on Tuesday.

The party described the late national vice chairman as a loyal, committed and dependable member who dedicated himself to the ideals of democracy and the growth of the PDP.

The PDP said Orbih’s wisdom, dedication and contributions to the stability and development of the party would remain deeply appreciated and remembered by its members.

The party also extended its condolences to Orbih’s immediate family, relatives, friends and associates, as well as members and supporters of the PDP.

The PDP particularly commiserated with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike, over the death of Orbih, whom it described as Wike’s close confidant, trusted associate and friend.

“We share in his grief at this difficult moment and pray that Almighty God grants him the strength to bear this painful loss,” the party said.

The opposition party said Orbih’s death represented a major loss to his family and the wider PDP family, stressing that his service, loyalty and contributions to the party and Nigeria’s democratic development would not be forgotten.

“As a mark of honour and respect for the late National Vice Chairman, the National Working Committee hereby directs all Peoples Democratic Party offices to fly the Party flag at half-mast for a period of three days,” the statement said.

The PDP further prayed that Almighty God would grant the bereaved family and Orbih’s loved ones the strength and fortitude to bear what it described as the painful and irreparable loss.