Sanwo-Olu mourns renowned cartoonist Obe Ess

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the death of Olaseinde Obe, a former Guardian Cartoonist fondly known by his signature ‘Obe Ess’, as a great loss to the media industry.

Obe Ess, 68, was a legendary figure in Nigerian journalism. His brother Taiwo Obe, founder of the Journalism Clinic, announced his demise on Tuesday on X.

He spent many years at The Guardian newspaper, where his cartoons became powerful tools renowned for his sharp wit and distinctive…