Ododo mourns ex-Kogi gov, Idris, declares three-day mourning
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has expressed sorrow over the death of former governor, Ibrahim Idris, declaring a three-day mourning period in his honou Read More: https://punchng.com/ododo-mourns-ex-kogi-gov-idris-declares-three-day-mourning/
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has declared a three-day mourning period following the death of former governor, Ibrahim Idris. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, Idris died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the age of 77 in the United Kingdom.
The Punch reports that Governor Ododo, along with former Governor Yahaya Bello and other top government officials, visited Idris' Abuja residence to condole with his family. Idris served as Kogi governor for two terms, from 2003 to 2012.
The Daily Post Nigeria and Punch both confirm that a condolence message was issued by Onogwu Muhammed, former Chief Press Secretary to Bello and Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Public Relations.
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