Wada confirms Audu’s death, declares seven-day mourning

Governor Idris Wada of Kogi State on Monday confirmed the death of the first civilian governor of the state, Alhaji Abubakar Audu.
Wada, who made the confirmation in a statewide broadcast to the people on Monday, said Audu died on Sunday at his Ogbonicha village in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The governor condoled with the family and people of the state over the demise, describing the late Audu as a man of the people who laid solid foundation for the growth and development of the state.
He then declared Monday as public holiday to enable the people, especially the civil servants, to attend the burial and pay their last respect.
Wada also declared a seven-day mourning during which the national flag would fly at half mast and office activities scaled-down.
Meanwhile, the burial of the politician, who was the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the November 23 Kogi State governorship election has been shifted from 11am to 4pm.
This is to allow his friends, relations and fellow politicians who are coming from far and near to witness the burial.
NAN.