Senator Adeola Mourns Veteran Actor Taiwo Hassan's Death

Senator Solomon Adeola, representing Ogun West and the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, expressed profound sorrow over the death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, widely known as Ogogo. Hassan passed away on August 23, 2026, following a prolonged battle with cancer.

In a formal condolence message issued on the same day, Adeola described Hassan's death as "a monumental loss to the creative industry," emphasizing that the impact of this loss extended beyond the entertainment sector to his family and Ogun State. He acknowledged Hassan's contributions to filmmaking and his advocacy for societal improvement, promising that the legacy of the late actor would not be forgotten.

Adeola also committed to providing ongoing support to Hassan's immediate family during this challenging period. The news of Hassan's death was confirmed by Seun Oloketuyi, founder of Best of Nollywood, and was met with emotional tributes from family members, including his daughter Kaira Taiwo, who expressed disbelief during a live Instagram session.