APC chieftain Jesutega Onokpasa is dead

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent political commentator, has passed away.

Onokpasa died on Monday, and the news of his passing was confirmed Tuesday.

Pro APC advocate Okezie Atani announced his passing via his X page, mentioning the political figure by his wife and children.

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

A Facebook page, Renewed Hope United Kingdom, also paid tribute with a post titled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy.”

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.

“May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.”

Onokpasa, who served as a member of the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 general elections, passed away under circumstances yet to be disclosed.

He contributed to the party’s Publicity Committee, gaining recognition for his political analysis and unwavering support for President Tinubu on television.