A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, is dead.
The politician, who was a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, was said to have passed away on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semi-finals match between Nigeria and South Africa.
A source close to the politician said, “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor died during the Nigeria vs. South Africa match.
“The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Dr Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to massive heart attack when South Africa scored.”
As of the time of filing this report, his family has yet to issue a statement on his death. However, notable Nigerians have confirmed his passing via tributes on verified social media handles.
Dr. Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to massive heart attack when South Africa scored
A Press release signed by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday [today] and titled, ‘President Tinubu mourns former NDDC Executive Director Cairo Ojougboh,’ states:
It is with a heavy heart that President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), who died on Wednesday.
Dr. Ojougboh was a member of the House of Representatives (2003-2007) and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State.
President Tinubu condoles with the Ojougboh family and the government and people of Delta State over this tragic loss.
While praying for the peaceful repose of the departed, President Tinubu comforts his family and urges them to find strength and hope in God Almighty, who presides over the affairs of men, as well as in the cherished memories and legacy of the late APC chieftain.
Also, a former vice-president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 2023 presidential elections, 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. -AA
Also, the Publicity Secretary of Agbor Community Union, Mr. Augustine Ekamagule, stated, “According to the President General of the Agbor Community Union, Chief Laurence Onyeche, Ojougboh died in Abuja while watching the football match of Nigeria vs South Africa.
“He said a member of Ojougboh family called him around 3am on Thursday, informing him that Cairo Ojougboh had passed away.
“The family member said Ojougboh was watching the match and immediately South Africa scored the goal, he shouted and slumped.
“All efforts to revive him were not fruitful. It was around that 3am the family announced his death.”
