Kogi Governor Ododo loses father
Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, father of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has died at the age of 83.
His death, which occurred on Monday evening, August 18, 2025, was confirmed in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
According to the statement, his Janazah (funeral prayers) will be held in line with Islamic rites.
“We pray to Allah (SWT) to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. May Almighty Allah grant the Governor, his family, and the entire Ododo family the strength to bear this loss,” Fanwo said.
