MONROVIA, Sept. 15 (LINA) – President George Manneh Weah has described as “deeply saddening,” the death of iconic Liberian journalist, Phillip N. Wesseh, who passed away on Wednesday, September 14, at the John F. Kennedy Hospital following a protracted period of illness.
President Weah extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved family, colleagues and friends of the deceased.
The late Phillip N. Wesseh (PNW) served as Managing Editor and Publisher of The Inquirer Newspaper for many years before his death.
He was also a lawyer and a strong advocate for media freedom.
The Liberian leader said that the death of Phillip Wesseh now leaves” a deep void” in the Liberian media.
He urged Wesseh’s family and friends to take solace in the Lord.
“May his soul rest in perfect peace and light perpetual shine upon him,” Pres. Weah said.
