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Gov. Sanwo-Olu condoles Kogi governor over father’s death

Mr Sanwo-Olu noted that the elderly and wise counsel of the deceased would be sorely missed by his family.

• August 19, 2025
Ahmed Momohsani Ododo
Ahmed Momohsani Ododo [Credit; The Sun Nigeria]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with Governor Ahmed Ododo over the death of his father.

Sani Ododo died on August 18, aged 83.

Mr Sanwo-Olu made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday in Lagos.

Mr Sanwo-Olu who is also the Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, extended his condolences to the deceased’s family, friends, associates and the entire people of Kogi State.

He said, “On behalf of my adorable wife, Ibijoke, the people and government of Lagos State, I sympathise with my brother, Governor Ahmed Ododo, on the demise of his beloved father, Alhaji Sani Ododo. I also send my heartfelt condolences on behalf of the South-West Governors Forum to our brother, the entire Ododo family and the people of Kogi State over the death of the patriarch of the Ododo family. Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo lived a fulfilled life and impacted his generation positively. The children and entire family should be consoled by the good legacies the octogenarian left behind, including raising successful children.’’

Mr Sanwo-Olu noted that the elderly and wise counsel of the deceased would be sorely missed by his family.

He prayed God grant him eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

(NAN) 

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