Gov. Idris Wada of Kogi State has declared 3
days of mourning in honour of the former governor of
the state and candidate of the All Progressive
Congress, (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election
in the state, Abubakar Audu, reports Vanguard.
Audu died on Sunday shortly before the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the
election inconclusive.
Also read: APC governorship candidate in Kogi dies
Wada described Audu as a great Kogite and a great
Nigerian who has contributed immensely to the socio-
economic and political development of Kogi State.
In a statement, Monday, by the Secretary to the
State Government, Prof. Adegbemiro Jegede, Wada
described Audu as a leader who always strive to give
his pursuit the best.
The governor commiserated with the family of Audu
and the entire people of Kogi State.
Although, INEC had declared the election
inconclusive, Audu was poised to be declared winner
eventually.
Audu, from the results declared by the INEC, from
the 21 local councils in the state, had won 16 with
240 867 votes and was clearly ahead of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) opponent and incumbent,
Wada.
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