ISA-FUNTUA STOOD BY ME IN MY POLITICAL JOURNEY - PRESIDENT BUHARI
President Muhammadu Buhari has said his late friend and one of his most trusted allies over the years, Mallam Ismaila Isa - Funtua stood by him in his political journey.
Recall that Eons Intelligence reported the death of Isa Funtua on Monday night, July 20th, 2020.
Late Isa Funtua is described by many as one of the most influential persons around Nigeria’s President.
The President said his demise has created a huge gap in his life.
President Buhari in a statement released by Garba Shehu, his spokesperson, paid tribute to the Late elder statesman and industrialist.
The statement reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari received with deep sadness on Monday evening information on the passing of his longtime friend and associate, Malam Isma’ila Isa Funtua, who was Life Patron of International Press Institute and Newspapers Proprietors Association of Nigeria.
“The President condoles with family members, government and people of Katsina State, and all associates of the former President of NPAN, especially the media industry, on the loss, describing him as greatly admired and respected.
“President Buhari believes the demise of the publisher and businessman has created a huge gap as Funtua consistently stood by him in his political journey."
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