Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis The Progressive Governors’ Forum, on Wednesday paid a condolence visit to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo over the death of his father, Pa Momohsani Usman Ododo.
The forum under the leadership of Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, of Imo State paid a condolence visit to Ododo in his house in Abuja.
A statement issued on Wednesday by Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said the governors, expressed their profound sympathy over the death of the patriarch.
They also extended their condolences to the Ododo family, the people of Okene, and Kogites in general.
They were received by the Kogi State Governor Ododo, and his predecessor,Alhaji Yahaya Bello.
Former Governor Yahaya Bello thanked the Forum for standing in solidarity with the governor during this trying moment, commending the Progressive Governors for their unity and support.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, on his part, expressed gratitude to his colleagues for their support and for sharing in his grief.
He said his late father taught him to live a life of service to the people.
He also appreciated his predecessor for playing the role of a “dependable father” throughout the period of mourning, burial, and even after.
Accompanying the governor of Imo State were the Governors of Lagos, Ekiti, Ondo, Gombe, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Edo, as well as representatives of other governors. (vitalnewsngr.com)
