PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS NOLLYWOOD ACTORS MR IBU, SISI QUADRI
Written by MAX FM on March 3, 2024
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said he is deeply sad over the tragic death of two Nollywood stars, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr. Ibu and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.
Mr. Ibru died of Cardiac Arrest on Saturday after several months battle with protracted ailment while Sisi Quadri died on 1 March, 2024.
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale in a statement on Sunday said the president received with deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s ace comic actors, Mr. Ibu, and Sisi Quadri.
He said President Tinubu condoled with the families of these gifted thespians who brought joy and relief to millions of Nigerians by the exercise of their geniuses.
Ngelale added that the President exhorted the bereaved to take solace in the truth that even though these beloved Nigerians had passed on, they would always live through their works which would remain an inspiration and a fount of good cheer for many.
He said the President 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.
“President Tinubu prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning,” he said.
