Breaking: Governor Ododo's Father is Dead, Details Emerge
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is mourning the loss of his father, Alhaji Ahmed Momohsani Ododo, who passed away at the age of 83 on Monday evening, August 18. The news was confirmed in a statement by Kogi State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
The funeral rites for Alhaji Ododo were conducted in accordance with Islamic traditions. Governor Ododo, who is the youngest governor in Nigeria at 43, was declared the winner of the November 2023 governorship election in Kogi State.
He recently married his fourth wife, Hiqma, in a private ceremony in Abuja. The news of his marriage comes amidst growing tensions in the country over the age of political leaders, with calls for younger individuals to take on leadership roles.
Governor Ododo's marriage has been met with mixed reactions, with some criticizing the timing given the current political climate.
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