The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said on Sunday that it’s shocked and deeply grieved by the sudeen death of the Abuja Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Leon Usigbe.
“Dr. Usigbe was a dazzling, highly experienced and quintessential journalist; an exceptionally cerebral yet calm, friendly and thorough professional.
“He dedicated his life, skills, resources and energy towards the deepening of multi-party democracy, good governance and accountability in our country,” the PDP said in a statement by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba.
The party furher described the late Usigbe as a courageous journalist, who stood for justice, fairness and strict adherence to the rule of law
It added that the late journalist fearlessly spoke truth to power with his reporting, opinions and incisive commentaries.
“The 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 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.”
Usigbe died on Friday, following a medical condition that saw him in and out of hospital for about a month.
