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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed grief over the death of Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, saying the development has left the Nigerian entertainment industry and fans across the country in mourning.
In a statement shared on X on Friday, Obi said he received the news “with sadness,” describing the actor as “young and talented” and noting that his death had “left the Nigerian entertainment industry and millions of admirers across the country mourning.”
“I received with sadness the heartbreaking news of the passing of young and talented Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, whose death has left the Nigerian entertainment industry and millions of admirers across the country mourning,” Obi wrote.
Extending condolences on behalf of himself and supporters of young creatives in the country, Obi said he stands with the bereaved family and colleagues in Nollywood.
“On behalf of myself and everyone who values the immense contributions of our young creatives to nation-building, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues in Nollywood, and the countless fans whose lives he touched through his craft,” he added.
Obi said the development is a reminder of life’s fragility and the need for compassion and purposeful living.
“At moments like this, we are reminded once again of the fragility of life and the importance of living with kindness, compassion, and a sense of purpose,” he said.
He prayed for strength for the family of the actor and for the repose of his soul.
“I pray that God Almighty grants his family the strength and comfort to bear this painful loss, and may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Ekubo died at the age of 40 after a battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Ekubo’s family confirmed that he passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Evercare Hospital in Lagos, and requested privacy as they mourn the late actor, while fellow actors and socialites alike have continued to flood social media with tributes and condolences.
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