Chief Tony Anenih Popularly Known In Politics As “Mr Fix It” Dies At 85

A former Chairman, Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, known for his political heavy weight as “Mr Fix It” has died at the age of 85, Sunday.

Reports said he died in Abuja in a private hospital after a brief illness.

The former minister of works, who lost his eldest son, Eugene, in May, 2017, after the death of his wife, Patricia, turned 85 in August.

A statement from his family signed by Mr. Anthony Anenih, Junior, confirming his death, however did not indicate where he died.

Meanwhile, the Edo State Government has commiserated with the Anenih family over the death of its patriarch.

Governor Godwin Obaseki, in a statement on Sunday evening, said that the entire state was saddened by the loss.

Obaseki described the late politician as a leader who made immense contributions to the development of the state and the country.

He also said that the guidance of the deceased elder statesman would be missed, especially as the country prepared for the 2019 general elections.

The full text of the family statement reads:

PRESS STATEMENT

OUR PATRIARCH, CHIEF ANTHONY AKHAKON ANENIH, PASSES ON

With a heavy heart and total submission to the will of the Almighty God, the family of Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, CFR, the Iyasele of Esanland, announces his passing on to glory today, Sunday, October 28, 2018 after a brief illness.

Aged 85, Chief Anthony Akhakon Anenih, is survived by many children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A beloved patriarch, he enjoyed God’s uncommon grace while alive.

He served God and humanity with commitment.  He also served his fatherland to the best of his ability.

We will all sorely miss him. But his legacies live on.

Burial arrangements by the family will be announced subsequently.

Signed:

Mr. Anthony Anenih, Junior

For the family