Tinubu Mourns Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris, Calls Death ‘Painful Loss’

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of former Kogi State Governor Ibrahim Idris, describing his passing as a painful loss to his family, Kogi State and Nigeria. Idris died in the United Kingdom on Sunday at the age of 77.

In a condolence statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu extended his sympathies to the late governor’s family, friends, political associates and the people of Kogi State.

The President described Idris as a committed public servant whose years in office formed an important part of Kogi State’s political and developmental history. He also acknowledged the former governor’s involvement in Nigeria’s democratic development and public affairs.

Idris governed Kogi State from 2003 to 2012 and served two terms. His administration recorded interventions in areas including infrastructure, education and healthcare, according to the Presidency.

“His passing is a painful loss to his family, Kogi State and Nigeria,” Tinubu said while urging Nigerians to remember the former governor’s contributions to the state and country.

The President offered prayers for the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannah Firdaus. He also prayed for strength for the Idris family as they come to terms with the loss.

Tinubu’s condolence came a day after news of Idris’s death emerged. Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo also mourned the former governor and declared three days of mourning across the state. Ododo further announced that Idris would receive a state burial, with the state government taking responsibility for the burial arrangements.

Idris’s death has prompted tributes from political figures and associates across Kogi State, with his nearly nine years in office placing him among the notable figures in the state’s recent political history.