Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has commiserated with his successor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo over the death of his father.
In a letter of condolence he personally signed and made available to newsmen on Monday, Bello said he received the news of the demise of his successor’s father, Alhaji Momoh Sani Ododo, with sadness.
He noted that the late patriarch was more than a parent to the Governor.
“Words can never truly capture the depth of grief that comes with such a loss, but I want you to know that you do not bear this burden alone.
“He was more than just a parent to you – he was a moral compass, a wise guide and a stabilising force whose strength and values helped to forge you into the good man and excellent leader that you are today. His quiet sacrifices, his unassuming wisdom and his dedication to the best of family and community values are clearly reflected in the integrity, humility and commitment with which you now serve the people of Kogi State.
“In moments such as this, we are reminded that life’s greatest legacy is not in material possessions, but in the children we raise and the values we pass on. By every account, your father lived a fulfilled life, attained a ripe old age and by giving Kogi State a worthy son as Governor, he has left behind the legacy of a family name that commands respect and admiration.
“I mourn Baba with you and I share, deeply and personally, in your pain – for he was, in every sense, my own father as well. Take comfort in knowing that your father’s spirit lives on through you. Continue to honor him by leading with the same sense of responsibility, dignity and compassion that he instilled in you,” he said.
The former Governor prayed that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy and compassion, forgive late Ododo’s shortcomings and admit him into Aljannah Firdaus.
