The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it received the news of the death of the Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah with shock, a heavy heart, and grieving, adding that the late Leadership Newspaper Publisher was part and parcel of the journey that brought the party to its formation.
The ruling party however described the late Nda-Isaiah as a faithful party man, dedicated to the ideals the party stood for, and fought for them strongly and passionately.
In a statement signed Sunday in Abuja by Barr. Ismaeel Ahmed, on behalf of the Caretaker Extraordinary/Convention Planning Committee, said the country has lost a man full to the brim of ideas and solutions, adding that nfortunately for the APC it lost him at a time the naton needs his contributions more than ever.
“In fact, he took the great leap to affirm the ideals he believed in by seeking to be the party’s Presidential flag bearer in our 2014 Presidential primary. He was part and parcel of the journey that brought our party to its formation, and ultimately the growth we have achieved in the last 6 years.
“Whenever the party gave tasks to Dr. Sam, they were carried out dutifully and with the highest sense of responsibility; this indeed was the classic Sam. A hard worker who was passionate about the growth and development of his community, party and his country.
“Mr. Nda-Isaiah set industry standards as a media practioner and publisher. He is forever a reference point for media practitioners in Nigeria. Like the moto of his newspaper, Leadership Newspaper, “For God and Country”, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah was driving by faithfulness to God and patriotism to country in whatever decision he took. And Nigeria, as a country has been better because of Sam.
“The Chairman and Members of the Caretaker Committee deeply mourn this great loss and extends heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and the media industry.”
