Breaking: Strong APC Chieftain, Jesutega Onokpasa, Is Dead

TheTalk.NG journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements

Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent Nigerian lawyer and former chairman of the Tinubu Media Support Group, has been reported dead.

The lawyer and prominent political commentator reportedly died on Monday, June 9.

Announcing his demise on his X account on Tuesday, June 10, a pro-APC crusader, Okezie Atani, said the prominent political commentator was survived by his wife and children.

He wrote:

“We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.”

As reported by The Punch, a Facebook page named Renewed Hope United Kingdom also wrote a tribute entitled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy” to announce the late APC chieftain’s demise.

It wrote:

“The passing of Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa is a profound loss to the Nigerian political and legal landscape. As a dedicated lawyer and political commentator, he was deeply engaged in shaping discourse and advocating for his beliefs.

“His contributions as a member of the APC Publicity Committee and the APC Presidential Campaign Council in 2023 reflected his commitment to his party and the nation. Onokpasa’s voice, whether in support or critique, was a vital part of Nigeria’s democratic conversation, and his absence will be deeply felt. May his family, friends, and colleagues find strength and solace in this difficult time.

“May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen.”

Onokpasa, an APC’s presidential campaign council member in 2023, passed away under yet-to-be-disclosed circumstances.

He also served on the APC’s publicity committee.

Onokpasa gained national attention for his political commentary and staunch support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, often appearing on TV to defend the administration.

Details later…

Source: TheTalk.NG

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