Former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi State, Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has mourned the death of former governor of the state, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris.
Ajaka, in a condolence message, signed by Prince Tijani Dauda, Head of Media and Public Communications. described the death of the former governor as a significant loss to his immediate family, the people of Kogi State and the country.
He said Ibrahim Idris occupied an important place in the political history of Kogi State, having governed the state for nearly nine years between 2003 and 2012.
According to him, the former governor would be remembered for his years of public service and contributions to the political and developmental growth of the state.
“This is a painful loss, not only to his immediate family but to the people of Kogi State and everyone whose life he touched during his years of public service.
“His Excellency, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, served our state at the highest level and remained an important figure in the political history of Kogi State. His passing marks the end of a significant chapter in our state,” Ajaka said.
He extended his condolences to the deceased’s immediate family, the people of Omala Local Government Area, the Igala Kingdom and the entire people of Kogi State.
Ajaka prayed Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus, while giving his family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss.
