By Dimeji Ogedengbe
Following the shocking death of fast-rising comedian John Chijioke popularly known as CD John earlier today, Thursday, 24 March 2011, his colleagues, mother, sister and some other family members thronged the St. Nicholas Hospital on Campbell street, V.I this morning to receive the remains of the young man.
As earlier reported, CD John, whose birthday is on Sunday, 27 March 2011 was returning from singer Harrysong‘s album listening party in a convoy of three cars involving the Gulder Ultimate Search Season 7 winner Kunle Oluwaremi.
According to Oluwaremi, the stationed black Toyota Corolla that caused the accident was one of Governor Babatunde Fashola‘s campaign vehicles; and the occupants of the car, we learnt, were pasting posters of the Lagos State Governor at the time of the incident.
‘My friend drove my car, but immediately we realized a car was on the road, he managed to swerve to the left but since it was sudden; my car hit the rear side of the Toyota. Meanwhile, CD was coming behind in a top speed and uncontrollably ran into my car seconds later (an Explorer Jeep)’, the 2011 GUS winner tells NET.
CD drove the black Golf 2 that took his life, with his girlfriend Ebere sitting next to him, and a certain Joy and an unknown young man at the back of the car.
Only Chijioke died few hours after being treated for supposed head injuries at St. Nicholas hospital while others who were in the car with him are still in at the hospital, recuperating from sustained minor injuries.
‘Ebere had a deep cut on her forehead, which has been stitched and bruises on her body. But Joy had a fracture on her arm but the guy wasn’t hurt much‘, a nurse at the hospital reluctantly told us after much persuasion.
CD’s corpse was moved from St. Nicholas hospital to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) morgue at 10:45 this morning in a convoy led by fellow comedians – Ali Baba, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st, MC Abbey, Princess among others.
As announced by Ali Baba at the General hospital, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fahola has ordered that a team of specialist carry out an Autopsy on CD’s body.
The comedians at the morgue declined media comments upon Ali Baba’s instructions but comedienne Princess who was on her toes all along, overseeing the process of corpse’s discharge at St Nicholas spoke to us;
‘This is very sad. He used to call me his mom jokingly and he was even supposed to go with me for a show in London soon‘, the comedienne sadly expressed.
CD’s mother did not sob uncontrollably as many would have expected but her eyes and her seemingly calm attitude would tell anyone the middle-aged woman was in deep sorrow.
Additionally, Oluwaremi also chipped that St. Nicholas hospital demanded an upfront payment of N200, 000 before they could attend to them.
‘They didn’t want to admit CD and other injured people despite seeing the serious injuries, in fact I don’t know what this county is turning into‘, he lamented.
NET’s efforts to speak to the management of St. Nicholas hospital proved abortive as the Chief Matron K. G Vigo refused to answer any of our questions, which included enquiries on the injury CD suffered before the untimely death. She noted ‘it’s confidential‘.
Burial and other arrangements would be announced in due cause. Below a few pictures from the scene of the accident and at the hospital…
52 comments
oh my!
this is so sad
seeing the pictures makes it hit home more!
rest in peace
This is really a sad n painful news,all our political campaign team should pls learn to consider others in what they do. We lost this star bcos of their carelessness. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
This is indeed a terrible loss. May his soul R.I.P. Yes! D campaigne team were at fault 4obstructin d road nd 4causin confusn dt led 2d accident. But we also need to note dt all thes cud also hv been avoided if dr was no ova-speeding. SPEED KILLS! Let this b a food 4tot 2all drivers.
Dis is very sad news. CD John u be mai man
I guess some uncontrollable campigne touts can now give their hula balo a rest! Rest in peace chijioke.
I received the news of CD John’s death with a big shock. I can’t believe that life robber (death) has taken away the real gem. May God accept his gentle soul in heaven.
2 me C.D JOHN was the best, very talented &neva enjoyed d fame, he’s 2 young 2 die. I wil miss him dearly. R.I.P very hard 2 say **sobs** (entertainment industry check ur selves)
What a lost! Many things have to changed in this country especially from the side of the celebrities, who always leave parties/shows in the death of the night, lest we forget the would-be greatest rapper that would have being-the C.E.O-Dagrin died in such tragic manner.
Its high time, comedian/cele association should make mandatory for every showbiz man to be managed by a management company, employ a driver-who will not sleep while they are party,if he has a driver, the driver who have drived with caution, knowing what is at stake!
Its painful seeing young and upcoming, established stars died that way. May God grant him external rest! Amen.
This is simply terribly! May God have mercy on his soul and permit him into the Kingdom of God!
Really sad…RIP Chijioke John…Heartfelt condolences to the family.
Y is dis happening, not so long we lost C.E.O nd its also around dis tym last yr….r.i.p
it a pity 2 lost such a great nd talented comedian,cd john,sunreoo!
This is real sad! What is really happening in this we country all in the name of POWER, RELIGION…
What a SHAME!!!
dis is sad,cd john why shld u be d next?
this is so so sad that a great star became a great lose.so painful.RIP
it;s so sad you had to leave this world but you;ve gone to rest R.I.P
death where is thy victory
rest in peace cd john
u made me laugh n will continue to do dat even in death so john i wont shed a tear for u but id always remba dat line dat made ma head spin…..u re a source of joy i.e laughter n will always be r.i.p john
This is so sad and painful,What is happening to us youth?I am very scared of d coming election N I hope all dis premature death has nothing to do with election.God help us all
CJ JOHN, MAY THE GOOD LORD GRANT, GRANT HIM ETERNAL REST. MAY HIS GENTLE SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE. AMEN.
cd john, ur memory wil alwayas remain cuz u were my mentor
CD JOHN,i have not recovered 18hours after hearing of your death.its pained me as much as my dad’s death.may GOD forgive u all ur sins and grant you a perfect peace.adieu
CD John,
its so unfortunate dat this had to happen…Now i understand when the scripture talks about the vanity of this life.My God grant ur family n friends the courage to bear the loss.God pls spare our generation I pray…
i can just believe we just lost another star to road accident. God i miss him
this is to tell us that the coming of christ should be taken very seriously! he is not dead, he onlt tranlated to another life, cos when a man is born he never dies, he only lives in either hell or heaven. so i just believe he was BORN AGAIN before this happened!
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!!!
Is jt a sad news to hear,our excellency shld talk to d so cald tout abts n pls dey shld try an talk to private hosp to save lifes 1st b4 askin 4 moni n he shld pay d gud doctors in general hosp so dey can start jobs,masses r realy dyin
May the soul of CD John rest in perfect peace. This is one Nigerian comedian that makes me laugh and happy. I will miss you forever.
Hmm… my people of naija what shall we cal tis untimely death,unknown journey,’MAY GOD DELIVER US 2 si Him in His kingdom’ may his soul b in d right hand of God…,I VE A WORD 4 U COMMEDIAN PLEASE BEGGING U & BEGGING U AGAIN IN D NAME OF GOD PLEASE DONT USE GOD’S WORD,SONG,CHURCH,MAN OF GOD,THINGS OF GOD.HOLY SPIRIT e.t.c as a jest or play or laugh… my brother its a fearful tin 2 fall in d hand of God bt His (GOD) GRACE IS SUFFICIENT 4 US…. GOD BLESS U ALL,REMEMBER GOD IN UR DOING.ITS WELL WITH OUR SOUL IN JESUS NAME SAY AMEN
Fola, i agree with you absolutely – comedians must learn to have a modicum of respect for God, His words, His songs, His servants, their parents and even the Holy Spirit. there are decent jokes without bringing in God or His church. It is well o
Wat a Loss!!!! Please ooo i beg make our showbiz people know say the bizness get swag and enjoyment too much inside am, so make d mgt; outfit 4 dis our beloved celebrities wit all seriousness put ALL safety measures in everything dey do its not all abt money…wat abt life? Let them pls ; get them drivers or their pal who don’t get high. Please oooo na beg I dey beg, first it was da CEO Dagrin now CD John please we need a break!!!!!!!!
RIP CDJ.
@ Samuel Zion..God bless you for this message. I truely hope he was born again because there is no expiration date in heaven or hell..it is forever…I really like the guy anyway… Very good comedian..may his soul rest in peace..nobody knows who is next…God help us..
Oh my God!wat a sad news.may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.GOD wil 4give him all his sin.
It so pain full, I don’t even no what 2 say. John Chijioke I missed u oooooooo. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Oh da bo ooooooooooooooooo, Oh do wu ro.
May his soul rest in perfect peace. May God give his mother a heart to bear this great loss.
I still can come 2 d fact dat he is truly out of dis planet,mehn i saw dis guy along isolo mushin road in his gulf recently,waved at him n he waved back wit a smile,gosh! Death is really unfair.REST IN PEACE CD JOHN!
u r 1 particular guy dat made me laugh whenever we see each other in church,or when we see each other on the street close to home,i remember when we yabbed each other over a plate of rice and a bottle of coke at esther’s place.that particular nite u left us ,u drove pastme shouting my name,i wish i had stopped you,i never knew that would be the end.its hard to say goodbye,ibuchinekeee!!! eeeeeeeeee!!1
Cd john rest in peace,we luv u but god luv u more.saw u doing ur tin in muson centre at basket mouth lords of d ribs neva knws dat is d end .food for thot 80km\hour is ok for any journey u r embarking on
you made impact. rest in the bossom of the Lord Almighty. Thanks for making me laugh with your rib cracking songs. R.I.P CD John.
R I P bro.
gosh!!!!!!!!1 am moved to tears,ds country is fucked,ooooooooooohhhhh! GOD WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY?
it was just too pathetic d day i heard of his death.a rear gem is actually gone.’e e babu’,we will surely miss u!
its so sad that we lost a another young talented guy just like DA GREEN i put blame on his manager for not keeping a close watch on d fast raising star, that is if he had one.I want to advice all our young and older artist please you need P A to monitor u in and out, some one who is well trained. May good LORD protect all our comendians and to d parent and family i pray GOD will comfort u.AMEN
wat a big loss….i will neva forget u CD
Its not abt d campaign team vehicle. Rather, its abt us driving at a controlable speed. This shld serve as a lesson 2 us all. SPEED KILLS! There ain’t any 2 ways abt it. I guess if they hadn’t been driving @ such speed, they wuld’ve seen d campaign vehicle in good time and any of these wuldn’t have happened. God knows d best anyway. I pray his gentle soul rest in d bossom of d Lord, grant his family fortitude 2 bear d loss & quick recovery of d other injured persons.
R.I.P. my brother, i miss you. may God Almighty grant your family fortitude 2 bear d loss & quick recovery of d other injured persons. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen
R.I.P BRO
Where do i start from?all i hav come to knw in music ws by u.can stil rem hw u urged me to follow u to a musical rehearsals……hw we recorded some songs at dbase studios….aww….ur death has done me more dan i can say/tink but rest in peace broo…i love u………………..VALENTINO
SOMETHING IS DEFFINATELY WRONG SOMEWHERE! If nt wat do we say abt dagrin,chidinma of koko mantion,mc lof nd nw cd john.9ja entertainment industry should do smfn kz they dnt knw who is next
AND WHY DID THEY ALL DIE BY AUTOCRASH? WHY NOT SOMTHINGELSE! (crying)…