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Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, father of Kogi State Governor, passes away at 83
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Janazah to be conducted in accordance with Islamic rites
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State prays for Governor and family to bear the loss with fortitude
The father of Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, has died at the age of 83.
The passing was announced in a statement by Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, and made available to journalists on Monday.
The statement confirmed that the late Momohsani would be buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
It 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.
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“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.”
The Kogi State Government urged citizens to join in prayers for the deceased and the bereaved family.
