By Abiola Olawale
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has penned a heartfelt tribute to the duo of Nollywood actors, John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu, and Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri, who passed away on Saturday and Friday respectively.
President who is away on a working visit to Qatar said he received with deep sadness the news of the passing of two of Nigeria’s ace comic actors.
This was contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Sunday in Abuja.
The President urged the citizens to take solace in the truth that though these beloved Nigerians have passed on, they lived through their works which would remain an inspiration and a fount of good cheer for many.
The statement reads, ”The President also commiserates with the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Theatre 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 prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning.”