Controversy Trails Sudden Death Of Gymnastics Coach, Anthony Asuquo

By Akinwale Kasali

The death of Anthony Asuquo, Nigerian Gymnastics Coach, has continued to generate controversy as the circumstances surrounding his death remains mysterious to many of his friends and associates

The late Asuquo was not only a Coach, but also the Founder of Tony International Gymnastics, TIG, Club.

His death came as a  shock to Olawale Samuel Akindairo, his chidhood friend who raised alarm, alleging that there was more to his death.

Akindairo had taken to his Facebook Page disclosing that Asuquo had died shortly after allegedly informing friends that ₦11 million had been fraudulently withdrawn from his bank account by his wife.

He further stressed that the sudden death needs to be investigated.

He urged the Senate to intervene and investigate the circumstances surrounding the death.

Speaking further, Akindairo, said that there was need for former Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, to get involved, revealing that the deceased was a good friend of his.

In the post, Akindairo wrote: “Professor Yemi Osinbajo, your good friend Anthony Asuquo died in mysterious circumstances. A man who was hale and hearty died few hours after notifying his friends that his wife withdrew his N11m.

“Anthony Asuquo was a lad who struggled to create a name for himself, his family and the entire Children of Army Cantonment Barracks, Lagos, Nigeria. He rose from grass to grace and I am using this opportunity to call attention to his death.

“The Nigerian Senate should take note of the above. Adieu Coach Anthony!”, Akindairo wrote.

It would be recalled that in 2024, the deceased led athletes from his Tony International Gymnastics Club to represent Nigeria at the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics event in Anadia, Portugal, where the team returned with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals.

The Abdullahi Dikko led  Nigeria Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigerian Gymnastics Federation, NGF, is yet to issue a statement as regards the demise of the Coach.