August 23, 2026
Former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has mourned veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who died on Sunday at the age of 66.
Atiku, in a statement posted on X, described the actor’s death as “deeply saddening,” noting that it came only days after the public became aware of his battle with cancer.
“The news of the passing of celebrated Nollywood actor, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, is deeply saddening,” Atiku said.
He described Hassan as more than an accomplished actor, saying his career had left a lasting impact on Nigeria’s entertainment industry and society.
