Gov. Alia Commiserates With Kogi Governor Ododo Over Father’s Demise
By Armstrong Tseaa, Makurdi
Benue State governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia has sent his condolences to his Kogi State counterpart, Governor Usman Ododo, over the death of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo.
Alhaji Momohsani Ododo, 83, died earlier this week after a brief illness and has already been buried in Okene, Kogi State, according to Islamic rites.
According to a press statement issued by Chief Press Secretary to the governor of Benue State, Sir Tersoo Kula, the governor also extended his commiserations to “the entire people of Kogi State, over the passing of their illustrious son and community leader, who was fondly loved and respected by his people”.
He described the loss of a parent as painful, but urges his colleague to take solace in the fact that his late father instilled leadership qualities in him during his lifetime, and was also endeared to many with his devotion to Islamic tenets and community service.
He prays to the Almighty God to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and grant his soul eternal rest.