Abubakar Siddiq Ibn Usman
The Kogi State Government has officially announced the passing of three prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing their deaths as a “profound loss” to the state and the ruling party.
The announcement was made on Monday via a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo.
The government identified the deceased officials and their respective roles as follows:
Hon. Onojah James Ignatius: Special Adviser to the Governor and former Chairman of the Igalamela Local Government Area, Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman: Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, and Alhaji Alih Atabo: APC Chairman of the Anyigba Ward in the Dekina Local Government Area.
Commissioner Fanwo paid tribute to the men, noting that they served with “uncommon dedication” and loyalty.
*Ignatius was remembered as a seasoned grassroots mobilizer with a deep passion for community development.
*Suleiman was praised for his humility and diligence in discharging his duties.
*Atabo was recognized as a stalwart whose commitment to the APC’s growth at the ward level was exemplary.
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“Their legacies of service, sacrifice, and dedication will continue to inspire us,” the Commissioner stated, adding that they consistently placed the interests of the people above personal considerations.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo expressed his deepest condolences to the families and associates of the deceased. The state government also extended its sympathies to the people of the Igalamela, Okene, and Dekina constituencies, which were directly impacted by the service of these leaders.
While the official statement did not specify the causes of death, the government emphasized that the state would deeply miss their invaluable contributions to the strengthening of the APC and the development of Kogi State.
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