Cairo Ojougboh, APC Chieftain, slumps and dies while watching the AFCON semi-finals between the Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana on Wednesday Night in Bouake.
He was said to be watching the live match between Nigeria and South Africa yesterday.
A penalty was awarded against Nigeria in the course of the match. And as soon as the South Africa team scored against Nigeria, Ojougboh was said to have screamed, and then collapsed.
He was a former Rep Member, who represented Ika federal constituency of Delta State.
A source close to the politician said, “Cairo Ojougboh, a medical doctor died during the Nigeria vs.South Africa match.
“The incident happened when the penalty was awarded against Nigeria. Dr Ojougboh was said to have shouted and slumped due to massive heart attack when SA scored.”
As of the time of filing this report, his family has yet to issue a statement on his death.
However, friends and political associates are already mourning him on social media.