The father of Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, has passed away at the age of 83.
A statement issued on Monday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, confirmed the death on Monday.
The late Alhaji Momohsani’s funeral rites will be conducted according to Islamic traditions.
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.”
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