Stanley Nwabia, a popular social commentator on Twitter, has died aged 43.

According to PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Nwabia died in the early hours of Sunday following an unsuccessful blood transfusion procedure in Lagos.

Friends, colleagues and followers of the media executive have expressed shock at his death.

Nwabia was the CEO of Firewood Media, owners of Ikenga TV.

Some of his associates also tweeted confirmation of his passing and hailed him as a courageous political commentator and patriot.

His online activities included standing as a public relations expert and fixer for PDP politicians.

A native of Abia State, Mr Nwabia was born in Lagos and lived there throughout his life.

He was survived by his wife and four children.

Nigerians have taken to Twitter to mourn the deceased with many describing his death as shocking.
See Twitter reactions.

It’s surprising to hear the death of Stanley Nwabia ???

You stood on the side of Nigerians and fought tyranny, you didn’t compromise your ideology despite intimidation.

We will miss you bro.

I pray God comfort your family.

RIP bro ??

— Edo Boi (@Eromosele6) September 29, 2019

This can’t be true. I saw his tweet days ago. Death is inevitable but this came too soon. My you find eternal rest where you are now,I believe you are in a better place.

Rest on Stanley nwabia. pic.twitter.com/wlW8xT6l7f

— Ogbuefi Okafor?? (@MistaChika) September 29, 2019

So sad to hear that one of our landlords on Twitter Street Stanley Nwabia @MrStanleyNwabia has passed away.

You will be missed dearly, #StanleyNwabia.

— Africa United (@NativeofAfrica) September 29, 2019

Stanley Nwabia’s death is so devastating for me. We have worked extensively over multiple projects, we keep in touch constantly. Upright, brilliant, hardworking, honest guy. Spoke to him last week. This one hits home. I am broken. Rest in peace @MrStanleyNwabia ?

— Kelvin Odanz (@MrOdanz) September 29, 2019