Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure, lawyer, and political commentator, passed away on Monday under undisclosed circumstances.
Okezie Atani, a pro-APC advocate, announced the news on Tuesday, June 10, via X, stating, “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.” Onokpasa leaves behind his wife and children.
A tribute on the Renewed Hope United Kingdom Facebook page, titled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy,” read, “The passing of Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa is a profound loss to the Nigerian political and legal landscape.
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“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, a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu, frequently appeared on television defending the administration. He served on the APC’s Publicity Committee and the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council.
APC Stalwart Jesutega Onokpasa Dies
Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figure, lawyer, and political commentator, passed away on Monday under undisclosed circumstances.
Okezie Atani, a pro-APC advocate, announced the news on Tuesday, June 10, via X, stating, “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.” Onokpasa leaves behind his wife and children.
A tribute on the Renewed Hope United Kingdom Facebook page, titled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy,” read, “The passing of Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa is a profound loss to the Nigerian political and legal landscape.
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“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, a vocal supporter of President Bola Tinubu, frequently appeared on television defending the administration. He served on the APC’s Publicity Committee and the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council.