A lawyer, political analyst, and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, Jesutega Onokpasa, has passed away.
His death was announced on Tuesday by pro-APC campaigner Okezie J. Atañi, who shared the news through his social media account.
Details surrounding the cause of death have not been made public at the time of this report.
The news has stirred reactions across political circles, with many expressing shock over his sudden passing.
Onokpasa was an active figure in the APC, notably serving on the party’s Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 general elections, where he contributed as part of the Publicity Committee.
He earned public recognition for his unwavering support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, frequently appearing on national television to defend and articulate the administration’s policies.
However, in a surprising development earlier this year, Onokpasa publicly withdrew his backing for President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. He cited growing insecurity, worsening economic conditions, and the perceived marginalization of dedicated party loyalists as his reasons.
As of the time of filing this report, the APC has not yet released an official statement regarding his death.
