The father of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, has died at the age of 83.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed the passing of the governor’s father.
“The Kogi State Government regrets to announce the passing of the father of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who returned to his Creator a few hours ago at the age of 83,” the statement read.
Fanwo noted that the late Momohsani would be buried in accordance with Islamic rites, with his Janazah (funeral) to be conducted later today.
He prayed to Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
“We also pray that Almighty Allah grants the Governor, his family, and the entire Ododo family the strength to bear this great loss with fortitude,” Fanwo added.
