Ibrahim Idris, Former Kogi Governor, Passes Away in UK at 77

WHO:

Punch Newspapers - Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, former Governor of Kogi State

Punch Newspapers - Ahmed Usman Ododo, current Governor of Kogi State

Punch Newspapers - Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State

Punch Newspapers - Abdullahi Bello, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs

Punch Newspapers - Onogwu Muhammed, Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State

Vanguard News - Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, Senator representing Kogi Central

WHAT:

Punch Newspapers - Ibrahim Idris passed away at the age of 77.

Vanguard News - Idris reportedly died after suffering from a protracted illness.

Punch Newspapers - Kogi State officials visited Idris's residence to condole with his family.

WHERE:

Punch Newspapers - Idris died in the United Kingdom.

Punch Newspapers - The condolence visit took place at Idris's residence in Abuja.

WHEN:

Punch Newspapers - Idris died on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Vanguard News - The last meeting between Governor Ododo and Idris occurred in March 2024.

WHY:

Vanguard News - Governor Ododo described Idris as having made meaningful contributions in politics and business.

HOW:

Punch Newspapers - The condolence visit was disclosed via a Facebook post by Onogwu Muhammed, including photographs of the officials at the residence.

(UPDATED September 20, 2026 21:58 UTC)

Ibrahim Idris, the former Governor of Kogi State, has passed away at the age of 77 after suffering from a protracted illness in the United Kingdom. Kogi State officials, including current Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, visited Idris's residence in Abuja to express their condolences to his family, with the visit shared on social media by Special Adviser Onogwu Muhammed. Governor Ododo praised Idris for his meaningful contributions to both politics and business during his lifetime.