Michael Effiong James, the Senior Special Assistant. (Lagos Liaison) to Akwa Ibom State Governor, is bereaved.
Mike who is also Editor of the popular Ovation International magazine, lost his wife Oluwakemi Oyetuji James, to the cold hands of death on Saturday, March 13, 2026.
In a statement he posted on his social media handle, Mike said “she passed after battling for weeks following a domestic accident. We are devastated, but we know that God knows best and she is in a better place”.
The statement also requested prayers from friends and family during this incredibly difficult moment of grief.
Read Mike’s statement
“KEMI HAS GONE TO BE WITH THE LORD
It is with a deep sense of sadness and loss that I, on behalf of the James, Oyediran,Ojikutu, and Macaulay families, announce the passing of my very dear wife, OLUWAKEMI OYETEJU JAMES.
She was my bestie, dotting mother of our lovely biological children Kufre and Aniete and several other non-biological children, wonderful friends, aunts, cousins, and sisters.
Kemi exemplified her name. She was caring to a fault, hard when need be, and a philanthropist extraordinaire.
She passed after battling for weeks following a domestic accident. We are devastated, but we know that God knows best and she is in a better place.
We request your prayers during this incredibly difficult moment of grief.
May God continue to protect us all.
Michael Effiong James
Senior Special Assistant. (Lagos Liaison) to Akwa Ibom State Governor”
