THE President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of two popular Nigerian comic actors, John Okafor, also known as Mr Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, also known as Sisi Quadri.
In a statement issued on Sunday, March 3, 2024, by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu, while mourning the two losses with their loved ones, noted that both actors would always live on through their works.
“President Bola Tinubu receives 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.
“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.
“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 this time of grief.
“President Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning,” the statement read.
Recall that Sisi Quadri died on Friday, March 1, 2024, after a brief illness while Mr Ibu died on Saturday, March 2, 2024, after a protracted battle with diabetes.
