Our Reporter, Abuja
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last general election, Mr Peter Obi has reacted to the news of the death of Nollywood superstar, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu.
The ace comic actor died on Saturday at a Lekki hospital in Lagos of cardiac arrest after a prolonged illness.
Taking to his official X account (formerly Twitter) Obi described the death of the Nollywood veteran as saddening.
“His death is very saddening. He was one legendary comic actor who embodied laughter, exuded joy and spread happiness. When sadly he took ill, we all prayed for his quick recovery and hoped he would bounce back in good health.
“On behalf of my family, I commiserate with his bereaved family, the Actors Guild of Nigeria, who just lost two legendary actors within a few days and the entire Nollywood family.
“We share the pains of his death, but are comforted by the cherished moments of joy and happiness he left behind. May God who called him home grant him eternal rest and grant his family, and all of us who mourn him, the fortitude to bear his sad irreplaceable loss. Rest in Peace Mr Ibu! -PO”
