President Bola Tinubu has joined Nigerians in mourning ace comedians, John Okafor, known as Mr .Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.
While Mr Ibu died on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at age 62, Sisi Quadri died on Friday, March 1st at the age of 44.
A release issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said: “President Tinubu condoles with the families of these gifted thespians who brought joy and relief to millions of Nigerians by the exercise of their geniuses.
“The President exhorts the bereaved to take solace 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 fount of good cheer for many.”
Tinubu also commiserated 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 this time of grief.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning”
