Ododo Visits Family, Ijumu Community of Late APC Chairman Solomon Oyewale
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Ijumu- Kogi State
Sept 5, 2026
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has personally visited the family, traditional institution and people of Aduge Community in Ijumu Local Government Area to condole with them over the recent death of the late APC Chairman, Hon. Oyewole Solomon.
Governor Ododo explained that he was away from the State when the sad news of Solomon’s death reached him, which made it impossible for him to be physically present at the initial condolence visit. He had subsequently sent his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, to represent him in condoling with the bereaved family and the community.
Speaking at the deceased’s family home, Governor Ododo described Solomon’s death as a loss to his family, Aduge Community, the APC and Kogi State, stressing that the deceased was not only a committed party man but also a personal friend and brother with whom he shared a cordial relationship.
“Let us come to God’ the loss of Solomon is a state loss. Solomon is part of us. We are brothers. We do things together,” the Governor said, urging the family to take heart and remain steadfast in their faith in God.
Governor Ododo assured the bereaved family that neither he nor the government would abandon them at their difficult moment. He disclosed that the State Government had resolved to take responsibility for the education of the children left behind by the late APC chairman, assuring that the appropriate government officials would engage the family on the implementation.
He also acknowledged the leadership role of Dr Paul Fashaba, whom he described as his mentor and boss, urging the people of the community to respect his leadership and work with him in the interest of peace and development.
At the palace of the Olu of Aduge, His Royal Highness Oba Johnson Babatunde Aladuge, the Governor also assured the traditional institution and people of the community that his administration would not turn its back on Aduge. He acknowledged the community’s developmental needs and urged the people to remain united and peaceful.
Responding to appeals from the community youth leader for greater government attention and appointments, Governor Ododo appreciated the people for their support and urged the youths and women to resist anything capable of causing crisis. He stressed that the best way to honour the late Solomon was to preserve the peace and unity for which he stood.
The Governor prayed God Almighty to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, grant him eternal rest and give the family and people of Aduge the strength to bear the loss, assuring the community that the government would continue to stand with them and work for their development.
The father of the deceased Mr Albat Oyewole thanked the Governor and his entourage for taking out their time for the visit despite the earlier coming of the Deputy Governor.
