Tinubu, Obi, others mourn Mr Ibu, Sisi Quadri

By Adeniyi Kabeer On Mar 3, 2024

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, condoles with the families of late Nigeria’s ace comic actors, John Okafor, famously known as Mr. Ibu and Tolani Quadri Oyebamiji, popularly known as Sisi Quadri.

Tinubu, in a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said he receives with deep sadness the news of the passing of two actors.

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

“The President exhorts 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 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,” the statement read.

He however, prays for the peaceful repose of the souls of the departed and comfort for all those in mourning.

Also, the minister of arts, culture and creative economy, Hanatu Musawa, commiserates with the movie industry, family and friends of late actors.

“l learnt a movie, titled, “Anikulapo: The Return of Spectre,” in which Sisi Quadri played a spectacular role was released on Netflix on Friday and is already making waves,” the minister said. “His death at this time when he should be reaping the fruits of his labour is untimely and saddening.”

In her reaction to Mr Ibu’s death, the minister described it as “one death, too many. His death at this time is very unfortunate and a sad one for us all in the entertainment industry”

Meanwhile, Peter Obi, the Labour Party Presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, described the demise of the duo as saddening and a huge loss to not only the entertainment industry but also to the nation.