Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, father of Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has passed away.
According to a statement issued late Monday, August 18, 2025, by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the elder Ododo died at the age of 83.
“The Kogi State Government regrets to announce the passing of the father of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Late Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who returned to his Creator a few hours ago at the age of 83,” the statement read.
The government said the Janazah (funeral prayers) will be conducted in line with Islamic rites.
“We pray to Allah (SWT) to forgive his shortcomings, accept his good deeds, and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. We also pray that Almighty Allah grants the Governor, his family, and the entire Ododo family the strength to bear this great loss,” Fanwo added.