Following the death of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas, Nigerians from all works of life have come out to pay glowing tribute to the man who many say was the brain behind President Jonathan’s 2011 election.
Douglas, who died after a long battle with cancer has over the years received local and international accolades for his dexterity in carrying out projects and also for his laudable role in fighting for the emancipation of the Niger Delta people.
Below are tweets from several Nigerians:
The late Oronto Douglas was on the Who Is Who In Africa list. That was how great a life he led. #RIP
— Adebiyi Kayode Isaac (@CallyKayode) April 9, 2015
Sir Oronto Douglas..May ur soul rest in peace.U wil b fondly remembered not 4 politics but for ur fight on Niger delta environmental issues
— @gentleojay (@gentleojay) April 9, 2015
This is sad! Oronto Douglas! courageous and brave. May he rest in peace.#RIP
— Uche Jombo Rodriguez (@uchejombo) April 9, 2015
Rest In Peace Mr. Oronto Douglas.
— J|#BringBackOurGirls (@omojuwa) April 9, 2015
So sad to hear of the demise of Oronto Douglas. Good men are rare to come by. May God comfort his family.
— Blossom Nnodim ™ (@blossomnnodim) April 9, 2015
Today, I lost my brother, my friend. God used 6 years to prepare me for this day, yet it still hurts so bad. Good bye, Oronto Douglas.
— Aziza Uko Douglas (@azizauko) April 9, 2015
Oronto Douglas, RIP. Feel bad for Mr President. first the presidency, now a very close confidant.
— Hafiz Mohammed (@Mr_Hafizz) April 9, 2015
Sad over news Oronto Douglas died. Very few non-related folks I chose to call ‘Uncle’ & not ‘MR’. He was one of them. RIP ‘Uncle Oronto’ 🙁
— Adaure Achumba (@adaure) April 9, 2015
Goodnight OND. You were a good man . RIP Oronto Douglas
— TY BELLO (@tybellotweets) April 9, 2015
Oronto Douglas was a top rate strategist. A standout star in GEJ’S often dim constellation. Difficult not to respect him. Rest in Peace sir.
— Sam Hart (@hartng) April 9, 2015
Oronto Douglas is dead?! What is happening?!
— … (@AVARIBERRY) April 9, 2015
My boss Oronto Douglas was a soldier. A warrior’s heart resided within him. He was fearless, courageous and brave. May he rest in peace.
— Molara Wood (@molarawood) April 9, 2015
