President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu said he received with deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s ace comic actors: John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed the position of Tinubu.
Ngelale said President Tinubu condoled with the families of these gifted thespians who brought joy and relief to millions of Nigerians by the exercise of their geniuses.
He added: “The President exhorts the deprived to take comfort in the truth that even though these beloved Nigerians have passed on, they will always live through their works which will remain an inspiration and a fountain of good cheer for many.
“The President also commiserates with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), and the entire creative community, assuring them of his support, thoughts, and prayers in his time of grief.
“President Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning.”