Politics gist: PDP expressed its shock at the death of Electronic Media Special Assistant to Governor Nyesom Wike - Simeon Nwakaudu



Nwakaudu was a courageous and hardworking Nigerian, who dedicated his youthful life in serving our nation as an accomplished journalist, Special Assistant to the Governor during his tenure as Minister of Education and then as his Special Assistant on Electronic Media, where he contributed immensely in the implementation of Governor Wike’s vision for a New Rivers State.

Smart Updates had reported that Nwakaudu, who hailed from Abia State, died on Sunday. The cause of his death has not been made official but it could be related to cardiac arrest.


Reacting, the main opposition party said it was tragic that Nwakaudu had died in his youth, when his expertise and loyalty were still much important.

Our hearts bleed as our nation, the media industry, and indeed the state of Rivers, lost one of our most brilliant and patriotic media professionals; a loyal compatriot who gave his all to serve our beloved nation.

Indeed, the death of Nwakaudu is a tragic loss not only to Governor Nyesome Wike and the Government of the State of Rivers, but also to our great party, PDP, the media industry and our country, Nigeria, in general.