A leader in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Jesutega Onokpasa, is dead.
Jesutega Onokpasa’s demise was disclosed in a post shared on X by popular APC loyalist, Okezie Atani.
Onokpasa reportedly passed away on Tuesday under a yet-to-be disclosed circumstances
The lawyer and prominent political commentator was a member of the APC’s 2023 Presidential Campaign Council where he served under the Publicity Committee.
He however gained national attention through a face-off with Arise TV’s presenter, Oseni Rufai, during an interview a few months after the 2023 Presidential election.
While he had maintained his support for President Bola Tinubu with regular appearances on television stations to defend the administration, Onopkasa had however in a recent interview publicly declared that he would no longer support Tinubu in the 2027 elections on account of the worsening insecurity and economic hardship.
He also accused the President of disregarding loyal party supporters for those who stood against the party in the build up to the 2023 elections.
Mourning Onokpasa’s passage, an associate, Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza, wrote: “The sad and sudden news of the passing of Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa came to me as a rude, unexpected shock, which has left most of us who knew him well still dumbfounded and in great disbelief.
“Barr. Jesutega was a very direct, passionate and spirited intellectual who literally wore his heart on his sleeves, especially when martialing his very robust opinions, either in personal conversations or on the big screens of national and internal networks.
“He was bold and fearless, hard working, dedicated, loyal and committed to his unwavering political convictions, especially in his vibrant campaign and advocacy for the #RenewedHope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu’s administration and his strong belief in the greatness of our dear Delta State and Nigeria.
“But most of all he was a good man; a kind and selfless friend and confidante who you can rely on in need and in deed.
“His sudden demise has left a huge vacuum and I pray that God Almighty will grant his immediate family and his loved ones the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“Rest in perfect peace my dearest friend and brother!”
