Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, has died in the United Kingdom at the age of 77, according to multiple local news outlets. The news was reported on Sunday, September 20, 2026, with sources confirming his death. Idris, who served as governor in the early 2000s, was reportedly in the UK for medical reasons.
Details surrounding his passing remain limited, with some reports indicating that further information is still pending. Multiple Nigerian media outlets, including The Eagle Online, SaharaReporters, Leadership, and Vanguard News, have reported the news independently. All sources point to the same date and location of his death.
Idris was a prominent political figure in Kogi State, known for his tenure during a period of significant regional development. His death marks the end of an era for many in Nigerian politics. The exact cause of death and funeral arrangements have not yet been disclosed.
The news has sparked reactions from political circles and former colleagues, though no official statements have been released as of now. Idris leaves behind a legacy shaped by his time in public service.
