By TINA TIMOTHY

The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of veteran actress Saratu Gidado Daso, who died in her sleep on Tuesday morning, April 9, 2924.

On his verified X handle @PeterObi, on Tuesday evening, the former Anambra state governor described the late Kannywood actress as an embodiment of talent whose passing will be felt in the entertainment industry and by her fans.

While commiserating with the family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched, the LP standard bearer further urged all to celebrate the legacy she left behind.

"It is with deep sadness that I received the shocking news of the passing on of veteran Nigerian actress, Saratu Gidado Daso. She was an outstanding figure in Nigeria's viable entertainment sector and her contributions to the growth of Kannywood have left an indelible mark in the industry. She was an embodiment of talent which endeared her to many fans. Through unwavering dedication to her craft, she developed her acting skills by which she remained celebrated till death.

"Her absence will be sorely felt in the entertainment industry and by her fans. As we mourn the loss of Saratu Gidado Daso, let us also celebrate the legacy she leaves behind. Her impact on Kannywood and the wider film industry will continue to be felt for years to come.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. May God Almighty forgive her sins and grant her eternal rest, and grant her family, the entire Kannywood and entertainment industry, and indeed, all of us, the fortitude to bear her irreplaceable loss," Obi wrote.