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JUST IN: Atiku, Dele Momodu mourn veteran actor, Sadiq Daba

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Mar 04, 2021

Ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Dele Momodu have reacted to the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Sadiq Daba.

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Daba died on Wednesday evening after a prolonged battle with leukaemia and prostate cancer.

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Back in 2019, the deceased had sought financial assistance from a Nigerian philanthropist, Femi Otedola and other prominent Nigerians for his treatment overseas.

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Daba's acting career came to prominence in the late 1970s, while starring in Cockcrow at Dawn.

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While reacting to his death, Atiku prayed for the forgiveness of his sins. In a tweet, Atiku wrote: "Sad that the cock will no longer crow at dawn. Thank you for the joy you brought into our homes. May your sins be forgiven, and your memories be a blessing."

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Meanwhile, the publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu said Daba fought a "gallant battle."

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"My very dear Brother, you fought a gallant battle. Good night and rest in peace. Veteran Actor, Sadiq Daba is Dead," Momodu tweeted.

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