A former member of the House of Representatives, who represented Ika federal constituency of Delta State, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, is dead.
Reliable sources said that the outspoken politician and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) died on Wednesday night while watching the AFCON 2023 semi-final match between Nigeria and South Africa.
“As soon as a penalty kick was awarded against Nigeria during the AFCON match with South Africa on Wednesday’s semi-final clash in Bouake, Ivory Coast, he slumped,”his heart giving way to the overwhelming tension of the moment.
A Game of Joy and Sorrow
The game ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout victory in favor of Nigeria, propelling the Super Eagles to the final of the AFCON 2023. It was a moment of joy and celebration for millions of Nigerians. Yet, amidst the cheers and jubilation, a pall of sorrow hung in the air as news of Dr. Ojougboh’s death began to filter through. The victory was bittersweet, a reminder of the thin line between joy and sorrow, life and death.
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