The Kogi State Chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has lost three prominent members.

This was disclosed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, on Monday in Lokoja.

According to the statement, the deceased are: Onojah James Ignatius, Jatto Onimisi Suleiman and Alih Atabo.

“The Government and people of Kogi State have received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of three distinguished sons of the state: Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State and former Chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area; Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor; and Alhaji Alih Atabo, APC Chairman of Anyigba Ward in Dekina Local Government Area,” the commissioner wrote.

He added that the men served Kogi State and the All Progressives Congress with uncommon dedication, loyalty, and commitment.

According to him, Onojah James Ignatius was a seasoned grassroots mobiliser and administrator whose passion for community development and good governance was evident in all his engagements.

“Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman discharged his duties with humility, diligence, and an unwavering sense of responsibility, always placing the interest of the people above personal considerations. Alhaji Alih Atabo was a committed party stalwart whose devotion to the growth, unity, and progress of the APC at the ward level was exemplary,” he stressed.

However, the commissioner did not state the circumstances under which they died.

He conveyed the condolences of the governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, as well as the government and people of the state, to their families, friends, associates, and the entire APC family.