Former Kogi governor Ibrahim Idris dies in UK at 77

Former Kogi State governor Ibrahim Idris has passed away at age 77. Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom. ‎ ‎Though details regarding the latest development are still sketchy, family sources said Idris had suffered protracted illness. ‎ ‎Meanwhile, incumbent Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has condoled with the […] The post Ex-Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris, Dies In UK At 77 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

 Ibrahim Idris, former governor of Kogi, has died at the age of 77.   The former governor died on Sunday in the United Kingdom (UK).   In a statement signed by Kingsley Fanwo, the state’s commissioner for information, Usman Ododo, governor of Kogi, said Idris’ death “robbed the state of an eminent son who devoted a significant part of his life to the service of the people”.   Fanwo said Ododo had declared a three-day of mourning in honour of Idris, adding that the national flag should be flown at half-mast during the period.     Ododo said Kogi state witnessed development and institutional growth during Idris’ administration.   “The Governor also declared that the late former Governor would receive a State Burial, with the Kogi State Government taking full responsibility for all burial expenses and making the necessary arrangements to accord him the honour befitting a former Governor of the State,” the statement reads.   “Governor Ododo noted that the administration of the late former Governor witnessed important interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other critical sectors, adding that the impact of his years in office would remain part of the developmental history of Kogi State.     “According to him, beyond the projects and policies associated with his administration, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris would be remembered as a public servant who committed himself to the responsibilities entrusted to him by the people.”   Born on April 6, 1949, Idris served as the governor of Kogi state from 2003 to 2012. He won the 2003 governorship election on platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).   He also won the 2007 governorship election, but his victory was nullified by the election tribunal because the name and picture of Abubakar Audu of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) was not included on the ballot.   The election tribunal ordered a fresh election.     Dissatisfied with the decision, Idris approached the court of appeal. In February 2008, the appellate court affirmed the tribunal’s decision.   On February 6, 2008, Clarence Olafemi, then speaker of the Kogi assembly, was sworn in as acting governor pending the outcome of the fresh election.   On March 29, 2008, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted a re-run governorship election in Kogi state.   Idris won while Audu came second. Audu again approached the tribunal to challenge the outcome of the re-run election.     In December 2008, the tribunal dismissed Audu’s petition and affirmed Idris’ election.   In June 2009, the court of appeal also dismissed Audu’s petition for “lacking merit”.

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A former governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77. DAILY POST gathered that Idris died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom. Following his death, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and other top government officials visited the Abuja residence of the deceased […] BREAKING: Ex-Kogi gov Ibrahim Idris dies at 77

A former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77. He served as governor from 2003 to 2012. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-kogi-gov-ibrahim-idris-dies-in-uk/

Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom. The post ‎Former Kogi gov, Ibrahim Idris, dies in UK at 77 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris has passed away, with family, political associates and residents mourning the death of the former state leader.