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Stanley Nwabia, the founder of Ikenga Television, is dead.

Nwabia died on Sunday after an unsuccessful blood transfusion procedure in a Lagos hospital.

The father of four was said to have been battling an illness. A native of Abia state, Nwabia died at the age of 43.

Known to be a supporter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nwabia’s last tweet was on Wednesday where he tweeted about the continued detention of Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow.

He had asked that Sowore be freed.

Oh well, let bygones be bygones. #FreeSowore

— Prof Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) September 25, 2019

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Since the news of his death, many Nigerians have come on social media to express their grief.

Commenting, Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP in the last election, described his death as a cause for sobering emotions.

“It is a cause for sobering emotions to read about the sudden demise of @MrStanleyNwabia,” he tweeted.

“A patriotic Nigerian and forthright supporter of our great party. God Almighty console his family and may his soul Rest In Peace – AA.”

It is a cause for sobering emotions to read about the sudden demise of @MrStanleyNwabia. A patriotic Nigerian and forthright supporter of our great party. God Almighty console his family and may his soul Rest In Peace – AA.https://t.co/Vfq4ilwDft

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 29, 2019

Sa’am Ola described him as down to earth.

I lost a birthday mate in @MrStanleyNwabia
we share the same day, December 13 but different years. He's funny and down to earth.
I will miss him.
Rest in peace. #StanleyNwawbiaRIP

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— Sa'am Ọlá (@Temiolalekan) September 29, 2019

Rest on my brother @MrStanleyNwabia

😭😭😭😭😭
It's painful how our health sector has failed!

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If u are opportune to leave this country pls do… NO HOPE!#StanleyNwawbiaRIP

— Nwa Ebonyi (@MishaelObasi) September 29, 2019

Death in its swiftness guts us with its news of mortality, leaving us confused & unsure of our bearings as we flail inside the dust of its passing. Everything familiar becomes illusory & monstrous. However flummoxed & perturbed I may be… I’m here for your family MrStanley RIP😞 pic.twitter.com/b8YYidTx0S

— SEGA L'éveilleur®🚨 (@segalink) September 29, 2019

RIP Stanley Nwabia. You were bold, resourceful & ingenius#stanleyNwabia#StanleyNwawbiaRIP pic.twitter.com/WTealwIZpJ

— DR.PENKING™ (@drpenking) September 29, 2019

https://twitter.com/Mr_Oyagiri/status/1178323608416002050

The last time I saw Stanley he was full of life 😭 spoke highly of likes @bukolasaraki and @atiku & @OfficialPDPNig how he believes they can turn things around if elected,still shocked that he reached out to Reno&co none turned up when he needed them 😞 #StanleyNwawbiaRIP pic.twitter.com/8KjxggJlDj

— iamlegit ✊ (@ajokuvictor2) September 29, 2019

My gee don’t like his private life in public domain that’s why no one knew that was sick and needed help to stay alive 😭 😭 #StanleyNwawbiaRIP

— iamlegit ✊ (@ajokuvictor2) September 29, 2019

He was outspoken and upright about his positions and stance. He never cowered to intimidation. He was a cheerful, kind and compassionate man.

He was also a man of his words.

We will all miss you.

Rest in Peace Stanley Nwabia. #RIPStanleyNwabia #BetterNigeria pic.twitter.com/A3o5zEIU21

— #BetterNigeria (@BetterNG) September 29, 2019

https://twitter.com/Baybbie/status/1178298093453942785

Rest in Peace; a man who lent his voice to many whose voices couldn't be heard.God bless your soul. #StanleyNwawbiaRIP

— Vito (@almiightyvito) September 29, 2019

Yet another victim of a failed healthcare sys. and a failed nation. Like @AishaYesufu once said it's no more a question of If but when we all start to be victims of a failed nation. 🙁🙁🙁 #StanleyNwawbiaRIP

— funky (@ipitombi10) September 29, 2019

#StanleyNwawbiaRIP
This news strikes my heart..
Mr Stanley represented so many things;
Satirical
Activist
Loyal Party Man
Political Commentator
& Social Policy Analyst.
Onwu eme anyi aru 😭 pic.twitter.com/JAerttGbz3

— Okolie Elvis A. (@elvis_okolie) September 29, 2019