Former House of Reps Member, Cairo Ojougboh, dies watching AFCON game

Former House of Representatives member representing the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, has passed away. A prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), he reportedly died on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semi-finals match between Nigeria and South Africa.

According to a source close to him, Dr. Ojougboh, a medical doctor, suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed when South Africa scored a penalty against Nigeria during the match.

As of now, his family has not released an official statement regarding his passing. However, Mr. Augustine Ekamagule, the Publicity Secretary of the Agbor Community Union, confirmed the news, stating that Ojougboh died in Abuja while watching the football match.

Chief Laurence Onyeche, the President General of the Agbor Community Union, received a call around 3 a.m. on Thursday from a member of Ojougboh's family, informing him of the tragic incident. Despite efforts to revive him, Ojougboh did not survive.

Describing Ojougboh as a significant figure in Nigerian politics, particularly in Agbor, Onyeche expressed condolences on behalf of the community, highlighting Ojougboh's fearless and influential presence in both local and national politics.

Following his passing, friends and political associates have been mourning him on social media. President Bola Tinubu and presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar have also issued statements expressing their sorrow over the loss.