Dino Melaye, a former governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, has expressed profound sorrow over the death of renowned Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo and former House of Representatives member Abba Anas Adamu. Ekubo passed away after a prolonged battle with cancer, while Adamu was reportedly gruesomely killed by bandits in Jigawa State on Monday, May 11, the same day Ekubo died.
Melaye's Tribute to the Deceased
Melaye, who now belongs to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), took to social media to mourn both men, whom he described as brothers and friends. In his tweet, he wrote: "Today, I mourn the passing of two reliable brothers and friends of mine. Hon. Abba Anas Adamu and Alex Ekubo. What a sad day! May you two rest in peace. The vanity of life is defined again. Kidnappers and Cancer, shame on you."
Reactions from Political Figures
The death of Ekubo has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry, while Adamu's killing has deeply affected political circles. Senator Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), recalled that Adamu played a key role in conceptualizing the new political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dickson's statement has sparked reactions from Nigerians.
- Toochukwu commiserated with Dickson, saying: "My capacity national leader, I commiserate with you for the death of your friend. Insecurity is at the top of the list of the many reasons we must replace the incompetent Tinubu and his goons in APC. It is disheartening that Hon Abbas, who, from your testimony, was a patriotic Nigerian with a nationalistic outlook politically, will be murdered in such cold blood. May God console his immediate family and grant him Aljana Firdaus."
- Femi Obaf warned that insecurity can affect anyone: "Nigerians, never think you're immune to the bad governance of the ruling regime. Anyone can be a victim. May his soul rest in peace."
- Ifiok Davids mourned the deceased, stating: "Such a sad way to die. It's abysmal that a Patriot who contributed to making a President in this country could so painfully lose his life to the insecurity ravaging the country."
- Olasunkanmi lamented the growing insecurity: "May his soul rest in peace. The insecurity is spreading like wildfire; if the politicians and leaders in Nigeria do not tackle this head-on, it will touch everyone, irrespective of your political affiliation or status in the country."
The tragic events have reignited discussions about the pervasive insecurity in Nigeria and the devastating impact of cancer, with many calling for urgent action to address these issues.
