Ex-Kogi Governor Ibrahim Idris Dies at 77

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died at the age of 77.

NewsGrid gathered  that Gov.  Idris reportedly died on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the United Kingdom, with details surrounding his death yet to be made public. 

News of his death drew immediate reactions in Abuja, where Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, former Governor Yahaya Bello and other senior government officials visited the deceased’s residence to commiserate with his family.

The visit was disclosed in a condolence statement issued on Sunday by Onogwu Muhammed, former Chief Press Secretary to Bello and Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Public Relations.

The statement read, “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.”

Details surrounding the ex-governor’s passing are yet to be disclosed.

The late Idris served as Kogi  State governor for two terms, from 2003 to 2012.

His death has continued to attract condolences from political associates, government officials, and other stakeholders.

Further details on his death and funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by his family.