"Bola Tinubu Mourns Passing of Cairo Ojougboh: Former APC Executive's Tragic Demise During AFCON Match"
President Bola Tinubu has conveyed heartfelt condolences upon learning of the passing of Cairo Ojougboh, the former executive director of the Niger Delta Development Commission. Ojougboh, a distinguished figure within the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a former member of the House of Representatives representing Delta State, tragically succumbed on Wednesday while engrossed in the AFCON semi-finals match between Nigeria and South Africa. Reports indicate that Ojougboh experienced a fatal heart attack following South Africa's successful penalty against Nigeria.
In a statement articulated by Ajuri Ngelale, a spokesperson for Tinubu, the President extended sympathies to the bereaved Ojougboh family and the entire Delta State community, offering prayers for Ojougboh's soul to find peace. Furthermore, Tinubu urged Ojougboh's loved ones to seek solace in their faith and the enduring legacy left behind by the late APC stalwart. This loss reverberates deeply within the political and social fabric, underscoring the profound impact Ojougboh had on his community and beyond.