By correspondent in Lokoja.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo.
The deceased.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Hon. Suleiman Muhammed, the Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East.
In a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the passing of the APC chieftain as a profound loss not only to the party in Kogi East but to the entire APC family across the state.
“The late Hon. Suleiman Muhammed was a man of peace and humility, who showed unwavering commitment to the service of our state and our party.
“He bore the aspirations of his people with dignity. His leadership was respected and his contributions deeply valued within and beyond the APC in Kogi East,”Ododo stated.
Governor Ododo praised the deceased for fostering party unity and promoting inclusive dialogue, adding that his presence at party engagements brought stability and thoughtful leadership to consultations in the zone.
“His calm temperament, sense of fairness, and ability to listen marked him out as a unifying figure in the party,” he added.
The Governor extended his condolences to the bereaved family, the APC leadership and members in the state, the people of Dekina Local Government Area, and the entire Kogi East Senatorial District.
He prayed for Almighty Allah (SWT) to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Aljanatul Firdaus.
The late APC zonal chairman, who previously served as the party’s coordinator in Odu Ward 2, died at the age of 45 and has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
