Following the death of the Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi (SAN), his wife and son, in an auto crash on Sunday, Nigerians have gone on social media to express their condolence.
The victims lost their lives in an accident that occurred on Kilometre 57, Kaduna-Abuja highway.
Nigerians who went on social media to express their shock at the news prayed for the repose of the souls lost.
Read their comments below…
Minister of State James Ocholi and his son died in the car crash today. May their souls and that of others involved in the accident RIP.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) March 6, 2016
The tragic death of Chief James Ocholi is shocking and sad.My condolences and prayers go to his https://t.co/ssA1YrxQ3H @olulateef
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@AsiwajuTinubu) March 6, 2016
The death of HMOS Labor, James Ocholi, SAN is another tragic reminder of a fleeting world we're in. I still visualize d campaign trails….
— Dr. Ali Ahmad (@HonAliAhmad) March 6, 2016
Another igala icon is gone. Rip james ocholi
— Young Icekid (@aabubakar67) March 6, 2016
RIP Nigeria's Labour Minister, James Ocholi.
— Chloe W. Bassey (@ChloeWBassey) March 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/TonyUmeano/status/706546204834975748
All those reading political implications into James Ocholi's demise while corpses of his family are still warm, please be afraid of God.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) March 6, 2016
Before the post the dead body of James Ocholi for RT and LOL, please think about his dignity and his family members who may see them.
— Dr. Dípò Awójídé (@OgbeniDipo) March 6, 2016
So sad! Rest in peace, Chief James Ocholi
— olusegun maiye (@olusegunmaiye) March 6, 2016
Very sad to read about the passing of Mr. James Ocholi and his son. Sad news…
— Shane ‘Scarecrow’ Schofield (@daviruz) March 6, 2016
James Ocholi's death is quite unfortunate. May he, and others who died rest in peace
— Chidi Okereke (@Chydee) March 6, 2016
Minister of State Labour and Productivity; James Ocholi, Wife and Son died in a ghastly motor accident
May their soul Rest In Peace.
— Lagos Otunba. (@LagosOtunba) March 6, 2016
My heart bleeds for the children of James Ocholi. To imagine that in just one day, they will be orphans and without a brother is too much.
— olusola (@olusolasanni) March 6, 2016
RIP James Ocholi. I didn't get to see much of u as a minister due to d shortness of ur tenure but am sure u ar a patriot to ave made the FEC
— Seun Adedeji (@findurvoice_11) March 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/IamFOJ/status/706547040487129088
RIP James Ocholi. 😑
— neeyoh (@Sleeksavvy) March 6, 2016
It hurt to hear about the demise of Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi along side wife and son. May the Lord bless his memory.
— Emmanuel Bámidélé (@real_bamidele) March 6, 2016
With a heavy heart, RIP Minister of State for Labour, James Ocholi. A bright son of Igala land.
— President Martial FC (@ThaVincent) March 6, 2016
It's a tragedy. James Ocholi, wife and son.
— Olúseun Onígbińdé (@seunonigbinde) March 6, 2016
RIP Barrister James Ocholi. It is painful for me to tweet this but God knows best.. pic.twitter.com/X95QGIZUin
— The Godfather JP (@AyoOyalowo) March 6, 2016
Quite sad to hear the sudden passing away of James Ocholi SAN… my sincrer condolence to the bereaved family.
— A.A Lawal (@omeiza90) March 6, 2016
The death of James Ocholi along with his family is an unfortunate incident that no one prays for. May God grant the bereaved fortitude.
— Demola Olarewaju (@DemolaRewaju) March 6, 2016
R.I.P James Ocholi SAN, one of my favourite courtroom lawyers. A man I truly admired professionally.May his wife and son rest eternally too.
— Avér Angweh (@Learned_Brotha) March 6, 2016
Was in the National Hospital just moments ago when the bodies of James Ocholi and his son were brought. A big loss for the nation. #Nigeria
— Malik (@iMAG_Official) March 6, 2016
Every ricket car is on our potholes beautified highways, accident occur hourly on our highways. RIP James Ocholi
— Musa Ibn Abdul (@musaibnabdul) March 6, 2016