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Imam Imam, spokesman of Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto governor, died in the early hours of Friday.

While the news of his death is still a shock to some, prominent Nigerians, politicians, and media personalities have taken to social media to pay tribute to the seasoned journalist.

Many described Imam as a “good man”, “a complete gentleman” and a thoroughbred professional.

Imam Imam was like a blood brother to me. We spoke at length on Friday last week. I never knew it was a goodbye. 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩 #RIPImamImam pic.twitter.com/hF7txMKl9s

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— Simon Kọ́láwọlé (@simonkolawole) April 27, 2018

Imam Imam was my good friend. A humble man, despite the many great things God allowed him achieve at an early age. What a sad loss. Even at a time he and I were in opposing camps, he continued to help me. May his soul Rest In Peace and May God grant his family succour.

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— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) April 27, 2018

O Allaah, Imam Imam is under your care and protection so protect him from the trial of the grave and torment of the Fire. Indeed You are faithful and truthful. Forgive and have mercy upon him, surely You are The Oft-Forgiving, The Most-Merciful. May Imam soul Rest In Peace 😭😭

— Dolce 🍭 (@deeejerh) April 27, 2018

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https://twitter.com/dadiyata/status/989767551524659202

Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilahirraji'un. The only thing certain in this world is death, we know its inevitable, yet tday words have failed me. I couldn't find the words to type that my brother & friend @imamdimam is gone for good. Ya Allah bless his soul & forgive his sins. Amin 😢 pic.twitter.com/j3GogrDbT3

— Peacock (@dawisu) April 27, 2018

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In shaa Allaah the Janaazah of @imamdimam will be held at An-Noor Masjid, Wuse 2, Abuja immediately after Jumu'at prayers. Ya Allaah forgive Imam Imam

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— Abu Jabir Penabdul (@PenAbdull) April 27, 2018

Innalillahi wa'ina illaihi rajiun may Allah have mercy on your soul imam Imam. Just an hour ago I saw something on the timelime with regards to Sokoto and I sent it to him…

— Almajiri Modi (@modiabba) April 27, 2018

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In the final analysis, the question is, what's all the struggle, rat race, in-fighting, superiority complex all about?

As you read this, a very gentleman full of life is gone. What makes you special?

Good night Sir Imam Imam

This Life!!!

💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

— MaskUpNigeria (@iameneji) April 27, 2018

Imam, for all you were and all you did, thank you. Allah (SWT) has chosen to end this chapter this way but I will never forget how amazing you were to me. You were always there like a brother to me and may Allah's mercy be upon your soul, and His protection upon your family. pic.twitter.com/H6PmJYtX6b

— RA (@RinsolaAbiola) April 27, 2018

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
This is indeed a big loss. He was a brother and good friend.
May Allah grant Imam Imam Al jannah Firdaus.
A reminder that this world is indeed nothing.

— Fatimah Oyelami (@MsTyma_) April 27, 2018

A GREAT JOURNALIST & PR PROFESSIONAL, IMAM IMAM DEPARTS OUR SINFUL WORLD

* Until his death, Imam was Spokesman to Governor Tambuwal

I woke up to receive a rude shock on the sudden death of our beloved journalist-colleague, PR professional/Spokesman, Mal. Imam Imam @imamdimam pic.twitter.com/xVKMElKG4j

— Sumner Shagari Sambo (@Sumner_Sambo) April 27, 2018

Imam was such an amazing person. May Allah SWT have mercy on his soul and grant him Jannah. Amin! This is so sad…

— Maryam Abubakar (@Mareeyama) April 27, 2018

Very very in shock! Oh Allah, Imam Imam is gone, this life is ‘absolutely’ nothing. Ya Allah forgive all his shortcomings, comfort and take care his family and grant him the highest rank of Jannah. Allah ya jikan Imam. He was so amazing, very good person and a friend to all.

— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 27, 2018

Inna Lillahi wa Innalillahi Rajioon. May Allah Have Mercy on the soul of Imam Imam, Ameen. He was an outstanding young man. He will be missed greatly.

— servant of Allah (@alouibrahim92) April 27, 2018

Innalillahi Wa’inna a’inna Ilaihirrajiun

“My brother come let’s take a picture” Imam Imam said to me after the meeting

I first met Imam in 2016 during the APC governors media aides meeting held in Kaduna. A very simple and humble man.
May the soul of @imamdimam Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/RrWq5Z95B0

— Abdallah Yunus Abdallah (@Abdool85) April 27, 2018

IMAM IMAM;A goodman is gone.This is all about Life.May Allah grant him Aljanna Firdausi.Amin. pic.twitter.com/21MCSnCHfi

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) April 27, 2018

Sad to learn about the passing of @imamdimam. Allah knows best. May He grant Imam Aljannah Firdaus and comfort his family and loved ones.

— Waziri Adio (@Waziriadio) April 27, 2018

So sad to hear about the death of Imam Imam. Deep condolences to his family, friends, the Government and People of Sokoto State.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

— Muh'd Sani Dattijo (@Dattijo) April 27, 2018

You know once I travelled with Imam Imam from Sokoto to Kaduna and from the start of our journey, he lectured me on Nigeria’s media history in a way I have never known. And one day I hoped he writes a book I said. Alas, death! May is transition be the most peaceful of all.

— Big NAME (@Sir_Ruffy) April 27, 2018

Imam was a good and humble man, May His soul rest in peace,May Allah forgive his shortcomings and admit him into Jannah. Rest in peace brother. pic.twitter.com/aTiFVK9rjg

— SHAGALI (@KADAssembly) April 27, 2018

We lost a very good friend and brother, Malam @imamdimam. Imam was a gentleman and a good journalist. May his soul rest in peace. My condolences to his family, friends and the Governor of Sokoto State @AWTambuwal. Allah ya jikansa da rahama ya bashi Aljanna! pic.twitter.com/hpZ3KO27Uq

— Dr. Aminu Gamawa (@aminugamawa) April 27, 2018

O Allaah, Imam Imam is under your care and protection so protect him from the trial of the grave and torment of the Fire. Indeed You are faithful and truthful. Forgive and have mercy upon him, surely You are The Oft-Forgiving, The Most-Merciful. May Imam soul Rest In Peace 😭😭

— Dolce 🍭 (@deeejerh) April 27, 2018

If you are in Abuja or nearby please attend the Janazah prayers for our late friend and brother Mallam Imam Imam at An Noor Mosque Wuse 2, Abuja. Immediately after Juma'at prayers at 1.00pm today. May his soul rest in peace.

— Mohammed Bello 🇳🇬 (@Pastoralist1) April 27, 2018

Imam Imam was friendly,humble and down to earth. The news of his death is saddening. May Allah grant him jannatul-firdaus, Ameen

— Amina Yahaya (@queen_of_dnorth) April 27, 2018

We had in Imam Imam a complete gentleman and an Einstein in his field. May Allah SWT make Al jannah firdaus his destination and grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss.

— Ademuyiwa Adebola (@iam_ademuyiwa) April 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/shina_pitta/status/989767583627804673

God knows best.
RIP @imamdimam
A great gentleman. https://t.co/55RkJvPPTh

— Ndi Kato (@YarKafanchan) April 27, 2018

The reminder that is death stroke very close to home yet again. Allah Sarki Imam. 😭😭😭💔💔

— Abu Rayyan (@Abdulrahmanleme) April 27, 2018

So sad to hear about the death of Imam Imam. Deep condolences to his family, friends, the Government and People of Sokoto State.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

— Muh'd Sani Dattijo (@Dattijo) April 27, 2018

https://twitter.com/Mr_JAGs/status/989753269147783169

I checked the Imam Imam's trend only to see good things about him,guys lets be good to people around us.I don't know him,but not one tweet about him being a politician,mean,wicked or heartless…yet.May God give his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss .

— Events & Wedding MC (@dayoice) April 27, 2018

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