Tinubu mourns ace actors, John Okafor, Quadri Oyebamiji

President Bola Tinubu has joined other Nigerians to mourn the passage of two renowned Nollywood actors in the country, John Okafor, widley known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebanji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.

Quadri Oyebanji

A statement from the Presidency indicated that President Bola Tinubu received with “deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s ace comic actors, John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Tolani Quadri Oyebanji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.”

President Tinubu condoled with the families of the gifted thespians who brought joy and relief to millions of Nigerians by the exercise of their geniuses.

President Bola Tinubu’s condolence message

The President exhorted the bereaved to take solace in the truth that even though these beloved Nigerians have passed on, they will always live through their works which will remain an inspiration and a fount of good cheer for many.

The President also commiserated with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Theater 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 prayed for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning.