The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, made his reaction in a tweet on Monday via his verified handle.

Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, has reacted to the deaths of Nigerian actors and filmmakers, Obinna Nwafor, famously known as Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi.

Obi, in a tweet on Monday via his verified handle, expressed sadness over their deaths.

While condoling with their immediate families, Nollywood and the Actors Guild of Nigeria over their deaths, Obi said they contributed to building Nollywood and Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

He wrote, “I just heard the sad news of the deaths of Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi and Murphy Afolabi, both Nigerian actors and filmmakers.

“Saint Obi and Afolabi were popular faces among the Nollywood circle and they created many fond memories with the perfect interpretation of their roles in movies. They contributed to building Nollywood and Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

“I condole with their immediate families, the Nollywood family, and the Actors Guild of Nigeria over this sad occurrence. May God comfort all who mourn them and grant them eternal rest.”

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