Governor Monday Okpebholo has expressed profound grief following the passing of his Special Adviser on Arewa Matters, Alhaji Sahabi Aliyu Mahuta. The Governor’s tribute, shared on Sunday, January 11, 2026, highlighted Mahuta’s role as a vital link between the state government and the northern community residing in Edo.
The Governor described Mahuta as a dedicated patriot and a gentleman whose wisdom and commitment to peaceful coexistence were instrumental in maintaining social harmony within the state. According to the administration, his death is a significant loss not only to the executive council but also to the broader quest for inclusive governance in Edo State.
Okpebholo extended his deepest condolences to the Mahuta family and the entire Arewa community, noting that the late adviser’s contributions to the “New Edo” project would be long remembered. The government has signaled its intent to support the family through the burial rites as the state mourns a man regarded as a pillar of unity.
