Former Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris Dies at 77 in the UK
Ibrahim Idris, former governor of Nigeria’s Kogi State, died in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2026 at age 77.
In Brief
- •Ibrahim Idris, former governor of Nigeria’s Kogi State, died in the United Kingdom on 20 September 2026 at age 77.
- •The death followed a protracted illness, according to family sources; details remain sketchy.
- •Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo publicly expressed condolences and recalled a meeting with Idris in March 2024.
- •Idris served as governor from 2003 to 2008 under the PDP and was a key figure in the state’s early democratic era.
Why It Matters
Ibrahim Idris’s passing marks the end of a prominent chapter in Kogi State’s political history, as he was one of the first civilian leaders after the state’s creation in 1991. His death may prompt reflections on the state’s early democratic development and the legacy of its early governors. The reaction from current political leaders, including Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, underscores Idris’s lasting influence on Kogi’s political landscape. The announcement may also influence future political alignments and the PDP’s strategy within the state.
Key Details
- Date of Death
- 20 September 2026
- Age at Death
- 77
- Place of Death
- United Kingdom
- Former Term as Governor
- 2003–2008
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