The Kogi State government has announced the death of Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, father of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.The Octogenarian was said to have passed immediately after 2:00 p.m. prayers at the age of 83.
 
A statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said: “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.
 
“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.”