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Ndah-Isaiah: Atiku, Sani, Pour In Tributes

Eminent Nigerians in the persons of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, have poured in tributes in the wake of the sudden demise of Sam Ndah-Isaiah, Publisher of Leadership newspaper who passed away on Friday, December 11th, 2020.

Eko Hot Blog earlier reported that the pharmacist cum media magnate died on Friday after a brief illness.

Reacting via his verified Twitter handle, Sani described the late pharmacist as a childhood friend and a brother who stood for justice, equity and peace.

“The Late Sam Nda-Isaiah the Publisher of The Leadership Newspaper was a childhood friend & a brother.He was one of Nigeria’s most brilliant men of ideas.He was a voice for justice,equity & peace.He was a man troubled & aged by his country’s problems. May his soul Rest In Peace” Sani wrote on Twitter.

READ ALSO: Ndah-Isaiah: Buhari Extends Condolences Over Late Publisher’s Demise

Also reacting on Twitter, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar expressed sadness over the demise of the late publisher whom he described as having a can-do spirit, coupled with boldness and innovativeness which embodied the very best of the Nigerian spirit.

“I am shocked and saddened by the death of the publisher and chairman of @LeadershipNGA, Sam Nda- Isaiah. Sam’s can-do spirit, coupled with his boldness and innovativeness embodied the very best of the #NigerianSpirit. He will be sorely missed” Atiku wrote on Twitter.

Ronny Ikpoto

Edidiong-Ronny Ikpoto holds a First Class degree in Media Studies. He shares a healthy enthusiasm for journalism, social & literary criticism, and creative writing.

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