The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the death of a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and a former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Cairo Ojuogboh.
Atiku described Ojuogboh as a patriotic Nigerian whose love for the country was unwavering.
The former NDDC Executive Director slumped and died while watching the Super Eagles match against South Africa in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nation, AFCON, on Wednesday.
Ojuogboh was a member of the House of Representatives (2003-2007) and a leader of the APC in Delta State.
Reacting, the former Vice President said Ojuogboh’s death was a personal loss to him.
Posting on X, Atiku wrote: “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”
