Jesutega Onokpasa, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), lawyer, and prominent political commentator, has passed away. Onokpasa died on Monday, with news of his passing confirmed on Tuesday.
Announcing his death on his X account, pro-APC advocate Okezie Atani wrote that the respected political figure is survived by his wife and children. He wrote, “We lost Barr. Jesutega Onokpasa, may his soul rest in perfect peace.”
A Facebook page, Renewed Hope United Kingdom, also paid tribute with a post titled “A Farewell to a Passionate Advocate: Honouring Jesutega Onokpasa’s Legacy.”
It wrote, “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. “May His Soul Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.”
Onokpasa, who served as a member of the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 general elections, passed away under circumstances yet to be disclosed.
He also contributed to the party’s Publicity Committee and was widely known for his passionate political commentary and unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu, frequently appearing on television to defend the administration.
