The presidential candidate of the Labour Celebration, Peter Obi, has mourned the loss of life of veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly referred to as Mr Ibu.
In a condolence message posted on his X, previously Twitter, deal with on Sunday, Obi said that Mr Ibu’s loss of life was an enormous loss, not simply to the leisure business, however to the nation.
His tweet partly learn, “His loss of life could be very saddening. He was one legendary comedian actor who embodied laughter, exuded pleasure, and unfold happiness.
“When sadly he took unwell, all of us prayed for his fast restoration and hoped he would bounce again in good well being.
“His loss of life is a large loss, not simply to the leisure business, however to the nation.
“These artists who lighten the temper of the nation additionally carry out an excellent activity of serving to us all to climate the darkish storms of life.
“On behalf of my household, I commiserate along with his bereaved household, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who simply misplaced two legendary actors inside a number of days, and your complete Nollywood household.
We share the pains of his loss of life, however are comforted by the cherished moments of pleasure and happiness he left behind.”
Mr Ibu, who was liked for his comedian roles in motion pictures and skits, was confirmed lifeless on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at a hospital in Lagos. He was mentioned to have suffered a cardiac arrest.
His loss of life got here barely 24 hours after one other actor, Quadri Oyebamiji, aka Sisi Quadri, handed away in Osun State
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