Tears as 3 Prominent APC Chieftains Die in Kogi State
- The Kogi state government has announced the death of three prominent chieftains of the APC, sparking varied public reactions
- Nigerians' reactions to the announcement ranged from condolences to calls for clarity on the circumstances of their deaths
- This is because Kingsley Fanwo, the state's commissioner for information and communication, who announced their deaths in a statement on Monday, January 12, did not mention the circumstances surrounding their demise
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost three of its chieftains in Kogi to the cold hand of death. The APC chieftains are Alih Atabo, Onojah James Ignatius, and Jatto Onimisi Suleiman.
Kingsley Fanwo, the state's commissioner for information and communication, announced their deaths in a statement in Lokoja, the state capital, on Monday, January 12.
Source: Twitter
Kogi mourns as 3 APC chieftains die
According to Fanwo, the government and people of Kogi received the death of the APC chieftains with profound sorrow, describing them as distinguished sons of the state.
The statement reads in part:
"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 Punch reported that Fanwo maintained that the deceased served the state and the APC with uncommon loyalty, dedication and commitment.
However, the state government did not disclose the causes of their deaths but conveyed Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's condolences to the family, friends, associates and the APC family in the state.
Nigerians react as 3 APC chieftains die
Nigerians have therefore reacted to the news of their deaths differently. Below are some of their reactions:
Adeyemi condemned Nigerians mocking the dead:
"It is truly heartbreaking how many Nigerians have lost their humanity. When a fellow human being passes away, the only thing some people can do is mock them over petty political differences. It’s a disgrace. Death is inevitable for us all; those who are mocking the dead today should remember that they could be the victims tomorrow."
Chiedozie Onyeke prayed for them:
"God should have allowed them to enjoy Tinubu's reforms small. May their souls rest in peace."
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Uzochukwu Agu O.G. made an unverified claim:
"They were clogs in the wheel of Yahaya Bello's Ambition. It is what it is. The next set of chieftains to replace them will unilaterally call for Yahaya Bello to run for Senate."
Adams Azeez prayed for the deceased:
"Whatever your politics, death is a reminder that power is temporary. May their souls rest in peace, and may their families find strength."
Ajayi Ogidiolu demanded more clarity about their death:
"When did they die? Died or killed? The information is not really clear."
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Bayelsa governor joins APC
Legit.ng earlier reported that Bayelsa is one of the states that has been under the control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), until recently, when Governor Douye Diri dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor had promised not to force his deputy to leave the PDP.
Governor Diri was among the six PDP governors who dumped the party for the APC in 2025. Others who have joined him are Sheriff Oborevwor, Umo Eno, Peter Mbah, Agbu Kefas, and Siminalayi Fubara of Delta, Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Taraba and Rivers.
Source: Legit.ng
