Three chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State have reportedly died.
The APC chieftains are Onojah James Ignatius, Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, and Alih Atabo.
Their deaths were announced on Monday by the Kogi State Government in a statement issued by the commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, in Lokoja.
“The government and people of Kogi State have received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of three distinguished sons of the state: Hon. Onojah James Ignatius, Special Adviser to the Governor of Kogi State and former Chairman of Igalamela Local Government Area; Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor; and Alhaji Alih Atabo, APC Chairman of Anyigba Ward in Dekina Local Government Area,” the commissioner wrote.
According to him, these persons demonstrated exceptional dedication, loyalty, and commitment to Kogi State and the All Progressives Congress.
He described Onojah James Ignatius as an experienced grassroots mobilizer and administrator whose commitment to community development and good governance was visible in all of his engagements.
“Hon. Jatto Onimisi Suleiman discharged his duties with humility, diligence, and an unwavering sense of responsibility, always placing the interest of the people above personal considerations. Alhaji Alih Atabo was a committed party stalwart whose devotion to the growth, unity, and progress of the APC at the ward level was exemplary,” he said.
However, the commissioner did not specify the conditions under which they dried.
The governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the government, and the people of the state sent their profound condolences to their families, friends, associates, and the whole APC family through the commissioner.
“We also commiserate with the people of Igalamela, Okene, Dekina, and all those whose lives were touched by their selfless service. We deeply appreciate their invaluable contributions to the development of Kogi State and the strengthening of our great party. Their legacies of service, sacrifice, and dedication will continue to inspire us,” he said.
