President Bola Tinubu has mourned the passing of Dr Cairo Ojougboh, a former Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Executive Director.
A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday, said that Ojougboh died on Wednesday.
Ngelale said that Ojougboh was a member of the House of Representatives (2003-2007) and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta.
The deceased slumped, and died while watching the semifinal match between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana of South Africa.
The Presidential aide said that Tinubu condoles with the Ojougboh family and the government and people of Delta over this tragic loss.
He said Tinubu prayed for the repose of the departed, and called on the family to find strength in God as well as in the cherished memories and legacy of the late
Similarly, immediate past Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed shock over the death of Ojougboh.
Reacting, Okowa wrote: “It is with great shock that I received the sad news of the passing of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, the Akinuwa of Agbor.
“He was a great politician of note in Delta State and Nationally. He had his style in politics and was a strong voice not only in our state but spoke boldly on national issues. We have lost a strong voice from the Ika Nation.
“On behalf of my family, I extend my condolences to his family and I pray that God will grant them the grace to bear this loss. May his soul rest in peace”.