Fierry Tinubu’s Critic/APC Chieftain, Jesutega Onokpasa Is Dead
A critic of President Bola Tinubu and an All Progressives Congress chieftain, Jesutega Onokpasa, is dead.
It was gathered that the lawyer and prominent political commentator died on Monday.
Announcing his demise on his X account on Tuesday, a pro-APC crusader, Okezie Atani, said the prominent political commentator was survived by his wife and children.
He said, “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.”
A Facebook page named Renewed Hope United Kingdom also wrote a tribute entitled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy” to announce the late APC chieftain’s demise.
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.
“His contributions as a member of the APC Publicity Committee and the APC Presidential Campaign Council in 2023 reflected his commitment to his party and the nation.
“Onokpasa’s voice, whether in support or critique, was a vital part of Nigeria’s democratic conversation, and his absence will be deeply felt. May his family, friends, and colleagues find strength and solace in this difficult time.
“May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.”
Onokpasa, an APC’s Presidential Campaign Council member in 2023, passed away under yet-to-be-disclosed circumstances.
He also served on the APC’s Publicity Committee.
He gained national attention for his political commentary and staunch support for President Bola Tinubu, often appearing on TV to defend the administration.
Interestingly, weeks before his demise, Jesutega Onokpasa criticized Tinubu for appointing individuals who allegedly insulted him and the party.
Onokpasa warned that Tinubu’s decisions could alienate core supporters, urging him to respect those who defended him during his campaign.
The lawyer said, “I will not support President Tinubu in 2027 if he doesn’t retrace his steps.
“He must respect our party members and stop giving appointments to people who have disregarded us.”
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