Shock as APC Bigwig Jesutega Onokpasa Passes Away

Jesutega Onokpasa, a leader of the All Progressives Congress, is said to have passed away.

On Monday, the lawyer and well-known political analyst passed away.

The well-known political analyst was survived by his wife and kids, according to pro-APC activist Okezie Atani, who announced his passing on his X account on Tuesday.

“Barra was lost,” he wrote. May the soul of Jesutega Onokpasa rest in eternal peace.

To mark the passing of the late APC leader, the Renewed Hope United Kingdom Facebook page also posted a tribute titled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy.”

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.