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The Sun Nigeria

Kogi state governor’s dad dies at 83

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Late Ododo

Father of Kogi State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, is dead.

A statement by Kingsley Femi Fanwo, Commissioner for Information and Communications, last night, said he died at 83.

The statement read:  “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un. “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.

“His Janazah (funeral) will be conducted and he will be laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

“We pray to Allah (SWT) to forgive his 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.”