Former Governor of Kogi State, Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77.
Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom.
Details surrounding his death were not immediately disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
Following the news of his death, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello, and other senior government officials visited the deceased’s residence in Abuja to commiserate with his family.
The death was disclosed in a condolence statement issued on Sunday by Onogwu Muhammed, former Chief Press Secretary to Bello and Special Adviser to Governor Ododo on Public Relations.
The statement said: “Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Ahmed Usman Ododo; former Governor Yahaya Bello, CON, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Abdullahi Bello, and other top government officials have arrived at the Abuja residence of the late former Governor Ibrahim Idris, who passed away this afternoon.”
Idris was a prominent political figure in Kogi State and served as governor for two consecutive terms, from 2003 to 2012.
He succeeded Abubakar Audu and became the second elected governor of Kogi State under the Fourth Republic.
His administration oversaw various infrastructure and development projects across the state during his tenure.
His death has continued to attract condolences from political leaders, government officials, associates and residents of Kogi State.
