Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Remembers Ibrahim Idris

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, expressed profound sorrow over the death of former Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, who died in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2026. Idris, a prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), served as governor from 2003 to 2012, defeating incumbent Prince Abubakar Audu in the 2003 election.

His 2007 election was nullified, but he won a re-run in 2008, completing his tenure in January 2012, succeeded by Captain Idris Wada. Akpoti-Uduaghan described Idris as a significant figure in Kogi's political history, emphasizing that his experience and wisdom would have continued to benefit the state and the PDP.

She commiserated with Idris's family and urged them to find strength in his contributions. Idris was also a businessman with interests in various sectors and initiated several infrastructure projects during his governorship, including the International Market and Greater Lokoja Water Scheme.