Tragic news struck the political sphere as Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a prominent figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former member of the House of Representatives representing the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, has passed away.
Reports indicate that Ojougboh breathed his last on Wednesday evening while engrossed in the AFCON semifinals match between Nigeria and South Africa.
According to a close source, the unfortunate incident occurred during a tense moment in the game when Nigeria conceded a penalty to South Africa. It’s reported that Ojougboh, a medical practitioner by profession, suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed after South Africa successfully scored the penalty.
At the time of this report, his family had not yet released an official statement regarding his demise. However, friends and political colleagues have taken to social media platforms to express their grief and pay tribute to the departed APC stalwart.