In a shocking turn of events, former House of Representatives member Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a prominent APC chieftain, passed away while watching the AFCON semi-finals between Nigeria and South Africa. Sources reveal he suffered a massive heart attack at the moment when a penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Despite efforts to revive him, he couldn't be saved.
As the news of his death unfolds, family and political figures express grief. Agbor Community Union's President General, Chief Laurence Onyeche, confirms Ojougboh's demise, describing him as a fearless politician who made a mark both locally and nationally. The political landscape mourns the loss of a significant voice in Nigerian politics.
Political heavyweights including President Bola Tinubu and PDP's Atiku Abubakar extend condolences over the sudden demise of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh. The untimely passing of this influential APC figure during the football match adds a somber note to the ongoing AFCON events, leaving friends, associates, and the political community in deep sorrow.