Peter Obi mourns Olu Jacobs, calls him symbol of Nigerian excellence
Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has mourned the death of veteran Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs, whose passing was announced by his family on September 16, 2026. Obi described Jacobs as a symbol of excellence who made remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s film and creative industry over a career spanning decades in both Britain and Nigeria. He said Jacobs lived a life that demonstrated talent, discipline, professionalism and dedication to one’s craft, and that his passing reminds everyone that our time is limited and we must give our very best to society. Obi expressed his thoughts and prayers for Jacobs’ family, friends, colleagues and the entire Nigerian creative community, praying for fortitude to bear the loss and eternal rest for the departed actor.