Kogi PDP mourns ex-governor Ibrahim Idris

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has expressed grief over the death of former governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu also mourned Idris' death, describing it as a significant loss to Kogi State and Nigeria. Idris served as Governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2011 and his administration recorded interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical sectors.

The Punch reported that the Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party called Idris' death a monumental loss. Ex-governorship candidate Alhaji Murtala Ajaka also expressed deep sorrow over Idris' passing, describing it as a significant loss to his family and the people of Kogi State. Ajaka noted that Idris occupied an important place in the political history of Kogi State, having served the state for nearly nine years.

The Kogi State Government has declared three days of mourning following Idris' death, according to Premium Times. Idris died on Sunday at the age of 77.

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