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By Myke Agunwa, Abuja
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed shock over the sudden death of the Abuja Bureau Chief of Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Leon Usigbe, describing him as a dazzling professional.
Paying tribute to the deceased PDP and Presidential Villa correspondent in a condolence message on Sunday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba the party said, ”Dr. Leon Usigbe was a dazzling, highly experienced and quintessential journalist; an exceptionally cerebral yet calm, friendly and thorough professional who dedicated his life, skills, resources and energy towards the deepening of multi-party democracy, good governance and accountability in our country.
“He was a courageous journalist who stood for justice, fairness and strict adherence to the Rule of Law, fearlessly spoke truth to power with his reporting, opinions and incisive commentaries.”
The statement said that PDP will always remember Dr. Leon Usigbe for his professional composure, affable disposition and excellent working relationship as a correspondent of the Nigerian Tribune covering the PDP
“The PDP mourns, our prayers and hearts go out to his widow and children at this moment of grief. We pray to God to send the Comforter to console them with His abiding presence and Grace.
“Our Party commiserates with Management and Staff of the Nigerian Tribune, the PDP Press Corps and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ). We pray to God to grant Dr. Leon Usigbe eternal rest in his Bosom and to his family, colleagues and friends the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.”
Dr. Usigbe died on Saturday in an Abuja medical facility after a brief illness.