…describes him as ‘a dazzling professional’
Main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, on Sunday, mourned the sudden demise of the Nigerian Tribune journalist, Dr Leon Usigbe.
PDP described Usigbe as a dazzling professional.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said in a statement on Sunday that Usigbe, who was the Abuja Bureau Chief of the Tribune newspapers, was an experienced and quintessential journalist.
The statement further described the deceased journalist as 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 the country.
PDP commiserated with the management and staff of the Nigerian Tribune, the PDP Press Corps and the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, praying God to grant him eternal rest.
The party said it would always remember Usigbe for his professional composure, affable disposition and excellent working relationship as a correspondent of the Nigerian Tribune covering its activities.
The statement read, “The PDP is shocked and deeply grieved by the sudden death of the Abuja Bureau Chief, Villa and PDP Correspondent of the Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Leon Usigbe.
“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 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.”
