Former Kogi Gov, Ibrahim Idris, dies in UK at 77
Ex- governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, otherwise known as Ibro, has reportedly died, at the age of 77.
Ex- governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, otherwise known as Ibro, has reportedly died, at the age of 77.
The sad news of Ibro's death broke out on Sunday, even as details of his demise is still sketchy.
Family sources said Idris had suffered protracted illness.
Meanwhile, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has condoled with Idris' family.
Ododo described the late governor as a man who had made meaningful contributions in politics and business,
recalling his last meeting with Idris in March 2024 following a visit involving political stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area.
According to Ododo, Ibro was not just a governor but an institution.
From businessman to political colossus, Idris stormed Kogi politics in 2003 when he floored incumbent Abubakar Audu to emerge governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
His 2007 re-election was nullified by the courts after Audu was excluded from the ballot. The Court of Appeal in February 2008 ordered a fresh election, even as Idris fought back and won the March 2008 re-run, hence serving out his eight years in office, and eventually handing over to Captain Idris Wada.
Born in Idah in 1949, Idris built his name in business before politics — founder of Ibro Trading Company, with tentacles in construction, furniture and hospitality.
He built a furniture factory in Sokoto and Ibro Hotel, reputed to be the first three-star hotel in old Sokoto State.
In April 2024, he buried his son, Mohammed Ibrahim Idris, former member of the House of Representatives for Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala, who died in Abuja shortly after Eid-el-Fitr prayers.
Family sources said Idris had suffered protracted illness.
Meanwhile, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has condoled with Idris' family.
Ododo described the late governor as a man who had made meaningful contributions in politics and business,
recalling his last meeting with Idris in March 2024 following a visit involving political stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area.
According to Ododo, Ibro was not just a governor but an institution.
From businessman to political colossus, Idris stormed Kogi politics in 2003 when he floored incumbent Abubakar Audu to emerge governor on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
His 2007 re-election was nullified by the courts after Audu was excluded from the ballot. The Court of Appeal in February 2008 ordered a fresh election, even as Idris fought back and won the March 2008 re-run, hence serving out his eight years in office, and eventually handing over to Captain Idris Wada.
Born in Idah in 1949, Idris built his name in business before politics — founder of Ibro Trading Company, with tentacles in construction, furniture and hospitality.
He built a furniture factory in Sokoto and Ibro Hotel, reputed to be the first three-star hotel in old Sokoto State.
In April 2024, he buried his son, Mohammed Ibrahim Idris, former member of the House of Representatives for Ankpa/Olamaboro/Omala, who died in Abuja shortly after Eid-el-Fitr prayers.
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