Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo has condoled with former Governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris over the demise of his son, Muhammed Idris.
Muhammed, a former member representing Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, died on Wednesday after participating in the Eid prayers.
In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the death of the late federal lawmaker as a tragic loss, and expressed deep sympathy to the family of Idris.
Ododo described the late as an older brother in whom he had found a worthy compatriot, noting 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 during which they had useful discussions on developing the state.
The Governor urged the family of Alhaji Idris to take solace in the fact that the deceased lived a life filled with worthy accomplishments as a politician and a businessman.
Governor Ododo prayed Allah to grant the former lawmaker eternal rest and for his family to find the fortitude to bear the loss.
Born December 8, 1969, Honourable Mohammed Ibrahim Idris who represented Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala Federal constituency from 2011 to 2015 died on Wednesday April 10, 2024 in Abuja at the age of 55.
