Former Delta state governor, Chief James Ibori, on Thursday, described as shocking, the death of a former member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Cairo Ojougboh.
Ojougboh, who represented Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives from 2003-2007 reportedly slumped and died while watching the semi-final clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Wednesday.
Ibori, in a condolence message he personally signed 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.
He said: “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 in 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 second term as governor.
“In everything that he did, Cairo was exemplary. He was a committed grassroots leader who lend 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.
