Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep sadness over the death of popular actor Alex Ekubo, describing the loss as a painful blow to the Nigerian entertainment industry and his millions of fans across the country.

In a statement posted on X on Friday, Obi said he received the heartbreaking news with sadness.

He described the late actor as a young and talented artiste whose death has left the entertainment industry and admirers nationwide in 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.

On behalf of himself and supporters of young creatives, Obi extended heartfelt condolences to Ekubo’s family, friends, and colleagues in Nollywood.

He acknowledged the actor’s immense contributions to nation-building through his craft and stood in solidarity with those grieving.

“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 noted that such moments serve as a sobering reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of living with kindness, compassion, and purpose.

“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 that God would grant the bereaved family the strength and comfort to bear the painful loss, and that the actor’s gentle soul would rest in perfect peace.

“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.

Alex Ekubo died at the age of 40 after a battle with advanced metastatic kidney cancer.

He passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Evercare Hospital in Lagos. His family confirmed the news and requested privacy as they mourn, while tributes from fellow actors, fans, and public figures have continued to pour in on social media.

(The Nation News)

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