A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jesutega Onokpasa, has died. The lawyer and political commentator passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025.
His death was confirmed on Tuesday by a pro-APC supporter, Okezie Atani, who posted the news on his X account.
We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace, he wrote.
Onokpasa is survived by his wife and children.
A tribute shared by Renewed Hope United Kingdom described his death as a big loss to Nigeria’s legal and political community. The post was titled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy.”
The statement read, The passing of Barrister Jesutega Onokpasa is a profound loss to the Nigerian political and legal landscape. 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 was known for his strong support of President Bola Tinubu. He regularly appeared on television to defend government policies and express his political views.
He played a key role in the APC’s 2023 Presidential Campaign and served on the party’s publicity team.
The exact cause of his death has not been made public as of the time of this report.
More details are expected later.
