Nigeria social commentator, popular on Twitter, Stanley Nwabia, has died at the age of 43.
According to Premium Times, Mr Stanley Nwabia died in the early hours of Sunday, 29th September, following an unsuccessful blood transfusion procedure in Lagos.
His death have also been confirmed by wife, Mr Nwabia.
Though there is no clear news stating the reason an active person like him would need immediate transfusion but his last Tweet, which is unlike him, was three days ago, indicating he might have fallen ill beyond recovery after that.
Some of his associates have also tweeted confirmation of his passing and hailed him as a courageous political commentator and patriot.
Mr Nwabia was popular amongst supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, which he used his Twitter handle (@MrStanleyNwabia) to champion online. Some of his associates have speculated a kidney failure as the cause of death.
Mr Nwabia’s admiration of the PDP has earned him tremendous respect amongst the opposition commentators online.
His criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress also made him a regular target for ferocious attacks from pro-government social media users.
His online activities included standing as a public relations expert and fixer for PDP politicians.
He is a native of Abia State, born in Lagos and lived there throughout his life. He was survived by his wife and four children.
To show how strong and relevant he was to the PDP, one of the first prominent person to tweet was former presidential cadidate, Atiku Abubakar,
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.
Mr Nwaabia’s last tweet was,
Some Top Tweets:
I’m shocked beyond words at the news of Stanley Nwabia’s death. It really caused me to pause and think of the vanity of everything.
It’s almost unbelievable.
I pray for the repose of your soul Mr. Stanley, and I pray God grants your loved ones the fortitude to bear this loss.
@MrStanleyNwabia
was such a great guy, very humorous and down to earth. His death is therefore not a great news for a Sunday afternoon, but atlas it’s a way for all mortals. Adieu Stanley Nwabia. God be with your wife and children in this trying times.
The news of Stanley Nwabia’s death came to me as a shock. I still can’t believe it’s true.
A warrior has departed from us, we won’t see him on Twitter or anywhere advocating for a better Nigeria.
He is gone forever but his messages will always be alive.
The news of Stanley’s demise shocked me to my bones. RIP MR Stanley Nwabia. You were a courageous fighter and warrior who spoke his mind without fear or intimidation. You will be sorely missed. I pray God comforts the family you left behind. #StanleyNwabiaRIP
Stanley Nwabia’s death is so devastating for me. We have worked extensively over multiple projects, we keep in touch constantly. Upright, brilliant, hardworking, honest guy. Spoke to him last week. This one hits home. I am broken. Rest in peace
@MrStanleyNwabia
💔
Stanley Nwabia is one of the many reasons l love Twitter Nigeria. His commentary was a master piece sui-generis… Never one to shy away from the truth and spoke it whenever the political aisle is lonely. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers.
