Ojougboh was a Courageous and Outspoken Politician – Ibori

By Nelson Utip

Former Delta state governor, James Onanefe Ibori, a former Delta State Governor says the death of Hon. Cairo Ojougboh , a former House of Representatives Member who represented Ika Federal Constituency is shocking, the former Lawmaker slumped and died while watching the semi final match of the ongoing African Cup of Nations between Nigeria and South Africa on Wednesday night.

In a condolence message signed by him, Ibori  expressed shock, disbelief, and sadness over the sudden death of Ojougboh, who also served as a former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

“I am devastated by the news of the death of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, a very outspoken and courageous personality who served his community, Delta state, and Nigeria well in different capacities during his lifetime”.

“Our paths crossed years back as students at the University of Benin. Years later, our friendship became solidified when we both worked together to advance the interests of Delta State both at the national and state levels. The late Ojougboh was elected into the National Assembly in 2003 while I was also sworn in for a second term as governor.”

“In everything that he did, Cairo was exemplary. He was a committed grassroots leader who lent a helping hand to everyone around him during his lifetime.

“My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. I pray that God repose his soul and give his family the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”The condolence message read in part.