The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has mourned the death of Nollywood actor, John Okafor popularly known as Mr Ibu who died on Saturday after a protracted illness.
The former Vice President also expressed sadness over the demise of Bidemi Aluko-Olaseni, a former Super Falcons goalkeeper who died after an eight-year battle with cancer.
Reacting, Atiku described their deaths as a big loss to Nigeria’s creative and sports industries.
Posting on X, Atiku wrote: “The reported deaths of actor and comedian John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu and ex-goalkeeper of the Super Falcons, Bidemi Aluko Olaseni, is a big loss to our creative and sports industries. These two great Nigerians have lived to give us happy moments in entertainment and the beautiful game. They will be sorely missed. I pray that the Almighty shall grant their souls a peaceful repose and comfort to the grieving families and the country. Rest in peace, Mr. Ibu. Rest in peace, Bidemi Olaseni. -AA.’
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