LOKOJA: Former Kogi State Governor Ibrahim Idris has died at the age of 77, according to reports from family sources.
Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom, where he had been receiving attention for a prolonged illness.
Details surrounding his death were still limited as of the time of filing this report.
The incumbent Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed condolences to the family of the late former governor.
In a condolence message, Ododo described Idris as a prominent figure whose contributions to politics and business left an impact on the state and beyond.
The governor commiserated with the deceased’s family, associates and other stakeholders who mourned his passing.
Governor Ododo also recalled his last meeting with the former Kogi governor in March 2024.
According to Ododo, the meeting took place during an engagement involving political stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area.
The governor said the encounter remained memorable as he paid tribute to Idris and acknowledged his role in Kogi’s political history.
Ibrahim Idris was a former governor of Kogi State and a notable figure in Nigerian politics and business.
His death at 77 marks the passing of a former state leader whose political career was closely associated with the development of Kogi State and its political landscape.
Further details about funeral arrangements and burial plans are expected from the family and relevant authorities.
