Kogi East APC chairman dies at 45

Kogi East APC chairman dies at 45

The Kogi East zonal chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Suleiman Muhammed, has died suddenly at the age of 45.

Reacting to the ugly development, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, expressed heartfelt sympathy over the demise of the party chieftain.

In a condolence message to the family of the deceased and members of the APC in Kogi state, Ododo described the sudden passing of the APC Zonal chairman as a loss not only for the party in Kogi East but the entire APC family in the state.

A statement signed by Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, quoted Ododo as saying : “The late Hon. Suleiman Muhammed was a man of peace, humility, and one who demonstrated commitment to the service of the state and the APC as a party. He carried the aspirations of his people with dignity; his leadership was widely respected and his contributions deeply valued within and beyond the APC in Kogi East”.

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“He was instrumental in strengthening party cohesion and promoting inclusive dialogue. His presence in every party engagement brought stability and thoughtful leadership to our consultations in the zone.”

Governor Ododo further noted that Hon. Suleiman’s calm temperament, sense of fairness, and ability to listen distinguished him as a unifying figure in the party.

The Governor also extends condolences to the family of the deceased, the leadership and members of the APC in the state, the people of Dekina local government area and the entire Kogi East Senatorial District.

The late APC zonal chairman who served as the APC coordinator in Odu Ward 2 before becoming the zonal chairman of the party in Kogi East has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.

 

Kogi East APC chairman dies at 45