Ex-Catholic Bishops’ Conference President Augustine Akubeze Dies At 69

'I'm deeply saddened' - Peter Obi mourns  Archbishop of Benin

Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of Catholic Archbishop of Benin, Augustine Akubeze. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said he was deeply saddened when he heard the news. He described the late Archbishop as a remarkable and compassionate shepherd – a courageous voice of […] ‘I’m deeply saddened’ – Peter Obi mourns  Archbishop of Benin

Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, others mourn Catholic Archbishop of Benin

The governor noted that Archbishop Akubeze distinguished himself as a humble shepherd and courageous advocate for justice, peace and good governance throughout his ministry. The post Okpebholo, Oshiomhole, others mourn Catholic Archbishop of Benin appeared first on Vanguard News.

Ex-Catholic Bishops’ Conference President Augustine Akubeze Dies At 69

Former President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Akubeze, has died at the age of 69.His death was announced on Thursday by the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, which said the cleric passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026.“With hope in the resurrection and complete resignation to the will of God, we announce the passing of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Metropol…

Peter Obi Reacts to Death of Archbishop Augustine Akubeze — Akelicious

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Archbishop Augustine Obiora Akubeze, Metropolitan Archbishop of the Benin City Ecclesiastical Province, describing him as a compassionate shepherd and fearless voice of truth. In a condolence message, Obi said he was saddened by the Archbishop’s passing, recalling that he recently had the privilege of listening to him preach as the homilist during the Tha…

Edo Governor, Oshiomhole Mourn Death of Archbishop Akubeze at 69 - NewsTmes.com.ng

(Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze. Photo by Vangurd News) Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, and Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, a senator, have participated in the grief of Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, the Catholic Archbishop of Benin. According to reports, the clergyman passed away just one month before turning seventy while on vacation overseas. … The post Edo Governor, Oshiomhole Mourn Death of Archbishop Akubeze at 69 appeared first…

Nigeria: Benin Catholic archbishop Akubeze dies at 69

The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin City has announced the death of its Archbishop, Most Rev. Augustine Akubeze. Akubeze died on Thursday at the age of 69, according to a statement issued by the Chancellor of the Archdiocese, Rev. Fr. Michael Oyanoafoh, on behalf of the Consultors of the diocese. The statement described the late archbishop as a humble and committed servant of God who touched many lives through his ministry. It read, “On behalf of …