Ex-US ambassador, Carrington condoles with Edo people of Nigeria

A former United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Walter Carrington, and his wife, Dr. Arese Carrington, have sent their condolences to the people of Benin on the passing on of Oba of Benin Kingdom, Omo n’Oba n’Edo, Uku Akpolopkolo Erediauwa.

In a statement made available to our correspondent on Wednesday, the former US diplomat said, “I also extend my condolences to His Royal Highness, Eheneden Erediauwa, the royal family, palace chiefs and the Benin Traditional Council.

“Late Oba Erediauwa lived an exemplary and selfless life not only as a civil servant but also as a leader and the king.”

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“As the traditional burial rites begin, may the people of the land of my in-laws be comforted knowing that the heir apparent to the throne, His Royal Highness, Eheneden Erediauwa, will continue the good works of his father. Arese and I will keep the people of Benin in our hearts and prayers.”