Sammie Okposo’s family releases statement confirming death

The family of gospel singer Sammie Okposo has released an official statement confirming the latter’s death.

According to the statement signed by Hector Okposo, Sammie died in the early hours of Friday, November 25.

The family also stated that details about the burial arrangements will be communicated soon.

The statement read: “It is with a heavy heart but with total submission to God that I announced the passing of our beloved, husband, father, brother, uncle and minister of God Sammie Okposo.

“Sammie slept and went to be with the lord on the morning of Friday, November 25, 2022. More details about the burial will be communicated soon. We are consoled because we know that he is with Jesus singing with angels. We kindly request that the family is allowed to grieve peacefully at this time.”

The 51-year-old was supposed to perform alongside other gospel singers, Eben, Chuks Praise, Joy Favour and Victor Edet at the Outpouring Assembly International in Calabar on Friday, November 25 to 27.

He, unfortunately, died hours before the event.

The Delta-born and his wife Ozioma celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on July 1.