Politics
GOV. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has commiserated with the former governor of the state, Alh. Ibrahim Idris over the death of his son, Muhammed Idris.
The late Muhammed Idris was a former member of House of Representative, representing Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency.
Muhammed Idris, aged 55, was reported to have died on Wednesday, shorty after the Eid-el-Fitr prayer at his residence in Abuja.
Ododo in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah on Thursday in Lokoja, described the death of the late Federal lawmaker as a tragic loss.
The governor expressed deep sympathy for the family of former governor Idris.
According to Ododo, the late Muhammed Idris, was an older brother in whom he had found a worthy compatriot.
The governor noted that their last meeting was in March 2024 when he came in the company of stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area on a solidarity visit to him as the state governor, during which they had useful discussions on plans for development of the state.
The governor urged the family of the deceased to take solace in the fact that he lived a life filled with worthy accomplishments as a politician and a businessman.
The governor prayed Allah to grant the former lawmaker eternal rest and his family the fortitude to bear the loss.
Muhammed Idris was born on Dec. 8, 1969, and represented Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal constituency from 2011 to 2015. (NAN)
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April 11, 2024 @ 13:40 GMT
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