Until his death, Imam Imam was spokesperson of Sokoto Gov Aminu Tambuwal.
The spokesperson of the Governor of Sokoto State, Imam Imam, is dead.
Imam has been the spokesperson of Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal since 2015.
Reports say he died from Pneumonia in the early hours of Friday, April 27, 2018.
He had been hospitalised for a few days before his passing, Pulse was told.
“Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilahirraji’un. The only thing certain in this world is death, we know it’s inevitable, yet today words have failed me. I couldn’t find the words to type that my brother and friend @imamdimam is gone for good. Ya Allah bless his soul and forgive his sins. Amin”, the Director General of Communications in Kano State, Salihu Tanko Yakasai, tweeted.
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
— Salihu Tanko Yakasai (@dawisu) April 27, 2018
President Buhari’s social media aide, Bashir Ahmad said he’s in shock over Imam’s passing.
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
Friends and colleagues of Imam have taken to social media to share their grief.
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
— simon kolawole (@simonkolawole) April 27, 2018
Imam Imam’s demise is not only shocking and strange but extremely saddening and terrifying. Imam Imam was the SA’s SA. He was a shining example to the rest of us. May God have mercy on him and comfort his family and loved ones. #RIPImamImam pic.twitter.com/9Wl2jX6ASO
— Babajide Fadoju (@BabajideFadoju) April 27, 2018
Premium Times journalist Sunmer Shagari Sambo said: “A great journalist and 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”.
A young aide, Imam will be buried according to Islamic rites.
Source: pulse.ng
