The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has declared a three-day mourning period in honour of its late pioneer chairman, Chief Solomon Aguele.

According to a statement by Chris Osa Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of the State Caretaker Committee, the mourning period begins on Thursday, August 21, 2025. During this time, all political activities and engagements of the party will be suspended across the state.

A condolence register has also been opened at the PDP State Secretariat, 20 Aiguobasimwin Crescent, Benin City, for members, leaders, and the general public to pay their respects.

Chief Solomon Aguele, who passed away on August 18, 2025, was the first chairman of the Edo PDP, serving between 1999 and 2007. The party described him as a committed leader whose steadfastness, wisdom, and devotion to democratic ideals helped lay the foundation of the PDP in Edo State.

“His leadership during the formative years of our great party in Edo State was pivotal to the growth and successes recorded. Chief Aguele will be remembered for his humility, loyalty, and enduring contributions to the PDP and the development of Edo State,” the statement read.

The Edo PDP family assured that the legacy of Chief Aguele would continue to inspire party members and the wider political community in the state.