Senator Adeola Pays Tribute to Late Ogogo, Shares How He Supported Actor During Ailment
- Senator Solomon Adeola, who represents Ogun West, broke his silence on the passing of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo
- The politician revealed he personally stood by Ogogo and his family throughout the actor's battle with stage four cancer
- Fans flooded the senator's post with tributes to the late actor and gratitude for his support during Ogogo's final months
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Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly called Yayai, has released a heartfelt tribute to the late Nollywood veteran Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, following his death after a prolonged battle with stage four cancer.
The Ogun West senator shared the tribute on his Instagram page on Monday, 25 August 2026, confirming for the first time that he had been actively involved in financing and coordinating the actor's medical care during his illness.
Source: Instagram
Senator Adeola speaks on supporting Ogogo's treatment
In his tribute, the senator described Ogogo as far more than a celebrity from his state. He called the actor "a dear brother and a proud son of Ilaro in Ogun State," and said the news of his death was especially painful given the hope and prayers that had surrounded his treatment.
"During those difficult moments, we stood closely with him and his family, supporting his treatment and doing everything humanly possible to ensure that he received the necessary medical care," the senator wrote.
Source: Instagram
He added that despite all the efforts and prayers, it ultimately pleased God to call the actor home, before asking for the forgiveness of Ogogo's shortcomings and praying that Allah grants him "Al-Jannah Firdaus."
The senator also extended condolences to Ogogo's wife, children, and the broader Yewaland community in Ogun State, as well as his colleagues across the Nigerian film industry.
Here is the Instagram post made by the politician to the late actor below:
Fans react to senator's post
The tribute drew an outpouring of responses from fans who were moved by the senator's personal involvement in Ogogo's care.
@qualityfurnitureandinterior wrote:
"Thank you for all support sir, May his soul rest in perfect peace"
@just_toks said:
"Thank you for your love to the family, may the Lord put an end to sudden death in our midst ijn... Rest well our legend."
@shevoband commented:
"Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un, Ogogo. May Allah grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus and give the family strength. Thanks for standing by him, sir. You are truly a wonderful man."
@hyseryer_12 wrote:
"Sorry for the lost our incoming governor of ogun state, may his soul rest in peace."
@ayomiideeeee added:
"Thanks for standing for him sir,,, God will continue to standing for you sir,, We appreciated you for everything sir."
@tobbilobar shared:
"May his gentle soul rest in peace, and thank you sir for your support during his illness, iku ojiji ati Arun ojiiji ko ni jawagba insha Allah."
Yinka Quadri breaks down at Ogogo's funeral
Legit.ng had reported that veteran actor Yinka Quadri was filmed sobbing uncontrollably during the burial ceremony of his close friend, Ogogo, in Ilaro, Ogun State.
In the heartbreaking footage, the actor was seen banging on the vehicle carrying his friend’s remains as he struggled to come to terms with the loss.
People gathered around him to console him as he mourned the passing of his longtime friend and colleague. The emotional moment went viral on social media, with fans flooding the comment sections with heartfelt messages and tributes to the grieving actor and his late friend.
Source: Legit.ng
