The father of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani, has died.
A statement by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, said Momohsani Ododo passed away at the age of 83 on Monday.
Fanwo added that the late Momohsani would be buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The statement reads: “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.”
