Cairo Ojougboh: Tinubu, Atiku Mourn APC Chieftain Who Died Watching Nigeria — South Africa AFCON Match

President Bola Tinubu has mourned chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, who passed away on Wednesday night

Ojougboh, a former House of Representatives member for Ika federal constituency in Delta State, reportedly slumped and died while watching the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa.

According to reports, the former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) collapsed after a penalty was awarded against Nigeria during the football match held in Bouake, Ivory Coast.

A State House press release said President Tinubu received the news of Ojougboh’s death “with a heavy heart” and condoled with the Ojougboh family and the government and people of Delta State over the loss.

In his reaction, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, tweeted: “The sudden passing of my close friend, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, deeply saddens me. His love for our country was profound. Cairo was a shining example of patriotism; his dedication to Nigeria was unwavering, and his departure is a personal loss that leaves a void in my heart.

“As we mourn, let us remember the passion and zeal for Nigeria that defined his life. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”