[UPDATE] Former Rivers Guber Candidate, Dakuku Peterside Confirms Keniebi Okoko’s Death

A former Rivers State Governorship Candidate on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dakuku Peterside has confirmed the death of Keniebi Okoko.

The report of the sudden death of the Bayelsa billionaire businessman and politician, Keniebi Okoko has shocked many who had been touched by his benevolence.

Okoko who is also a serving pastor under Pastor David Ibeyieome of the Salvation Ministries had died on Tuesday, April 14 while undergoing a liposuction surgery at an undisclosed hospital in Lagos State.

Some persons however filled social media on Wednesday morning with reports that the deceased later came back to life which turned out to be false.

The Tribute from Dakuku Peterside confirms that Keniebi Okoko has died.

Dakuku wrote in a tribute on a WhatsApp group: “I start by a confession, Kenebi is my friend, brother and someone who impacts every soul he comes in contact with. Yesterday (Tuesday) I got a call and rushed to the hospital where I met him lifeless . What is important is that he lived a good and impactful life and sure he has gone to be with the Lord . Two things smacked me.

“The extent of human solidarity. I got to the hospital about 8-8:30pm and friends of his from across the country, high , mighty, ordinary folks, have taken over the hospital and were ready to go to ‘war’ for most loved Kenebi. It simply restored my faith in brotherhood and humanity . Too many persons ,in the midst of wailing,were willing to help to ensure that a loving soul like Kenebi is not put to shame .

“The second observation is that all and sundry were not happy with the professional handling of the medical attention he got leading to his death and are demanding that we must get to the root of the matter so persons whose professional negligence led to this avoidable death must be held to account for it .

“In Kenebi’s death, I have seen the outpouring of love and appreciation of impactful living . May the soul of my beloved brother KENEBI Rest In Peace and May we continue rallying each other whenever the need arises”.