Former Kogi governor Ibrahim Idris dies at 77 in UK

Former Kogi State Governor, Ibrahim Idris has died at the age of 77, with reports stating that the former governor passed away in the United Kingdom on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

Following news of his death, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, former governor Yahaya Bello and other government officials visited Idris’ residence in Abuja to condole with his family.

Onogwu Muhammed, Special Adviser to Governor Ododo on Public Relations and Chief Press Secretary to former Governor Bello, disclosed the visit in a Facebook post accompanied by photographs of the officials at the residence.

Ibrahim Idris served as Kogi governor for nine years

Idris served as governor of Kogi State from 2003 to 2012. He first assumed office in May 2003 and secured a second term following the 2007 election.

He left office in January 2012 and was succeeded by Idris Wada.

In his post, Muhammed wrote, “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.”

Political leaders mourn former governor

The circumstances surrounding Ibrahim Idris’ death had not been made public at the time of the report.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, also mourned the former governor, describing him as a significant figure in the political history of Kogi State and the Peoples Democratic Party.

The death of Ibrahim Idris has since prompted condolences from political figures and officials who visited his family in Abuja following the announcement.