The candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka has bemoaned the death of Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Dr. Ado Ibrahim.
Ajaka in his reaction to the demise of Alhaji Ado Ibrahim described the death of the foremost traditional ruler as a calamity to the people of the state.
In a statement issued by Faruk Adejoh-Audu, Spokesman and Director, Communications, Muri/Sam Gubernatorial Campaign Council, the SDP governorship candidate said the passing of the monarch has ” robbed the state of the most brave, courageous, honest, forthright and God fearing leader who worked tirelessly for the unity of the people of the state.
“Our father is leaving at a time the state desperately needs his unifying guidance and wisdom to keep strengthening us as one indivisible people.”
Ajaka said : “The last time I visited him, Late Ado Ibrahim was as courageous as ever when he declared that being the oldest paramount ruler in the state, every kogite is his child and he would not be intimidated by anyone to reject his own children.
“This death is a calamity to Kogi State and indeed Nigeria as a nation.
“Ado represented that last rare breed of valiant elders who will never shield the truth no matter the threat or reward for doing so.
“He will be remembered as the King who brought glamour, panache, pomp, and pageantry never before seen in these shores to royalty.
“On behalf of my immediate family and the teeming supporters of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), I wish to commiserate with the good people of Kogi Central and indeed the entire citizens of Kogi State for this irreplaceable loss of a father who recognised us all as his children.
“May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah firdaus.”. (vitalnewsngr.com)
