A former member of the House of Representatives who represented the Ika Federal Constituency of Delta State, Dr Cairo Ojougboh, reportedly slumped and die.

The ex-Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), died on Wednesday evening while watching the AFCON semifinals match between Nigeria and South Africa.

A source close to the politician confirmed that, “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.”

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the sudden death of it’s party chieftain.

Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has condoled with the Ojougboh family, the government, and the people of Delta State over the loss.

“Its is with a heavy heart that President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, who died on Wednesday.

“While praying for the peaceful repose of the departed, President Tinubu comforts his family and urges them to find strength and hope in God Almighty, who presides over the affairs of men, as well as in the cherished memories and legacy of the late APC chieftain,” the statement added.

As at the time of filling this report, his family has yet to issue a statement on his death.