Late Ibrahim Linco: ‘A Political Orator Falls Silent’, Says Zacharias

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• Will be greatly missed in Kogi state.

The Honorable Member Representing Idah Federal constituency in the House of Representative, Hon. David Idris Zacharias said he received with deep shock, the sudden death of Alhaji Ibrahim Linco Ocheje, leader of the Elders’ Advisory council of Kogi East.

Hon. Zacharias in a condolence message to the Ocheje family in Ankpa local government, and the political family in Kogi state, described late Linco as detribalized political orator whose commentary on Kogi politics was sincere, uncommon and legendary.

He noted that the death of Linco has created a great vacuum in the politics of Kogi state at a time his wise counsel and elderly advice are much needed in the, to help take Kogi state to greater heights.

The lawmaker recalled how the late elder stabilized crises situations in Kogi state through his timely intervations and ensuring that Kogi state remains on the right path in terms of political calculations.

Hon. Zacharias sympathized with his immediate family, the governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Ankpa Federal Constituency and the member representing the good people of the federal constituency, Hon. Abdulahi Halims, and the entire hierarchy of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kogi state.

The message reads in part: “It’s a great loss to our country and Kogi state in particular; we have lost a nationalist who was always concerned about the development of the state.

“I personally recollect his contributions to the stability the state has attained in his capacity as the chairman of the advisory council through carefully panned decision taken under his watch at critical times of the state”

The lawmaker, who wished the family the fortitude to bear the great loss, eulogized the deceased as a “dazzling oratory, passionate political mobilser, lover of democracy, passionate father and trail blazer.”

Elder Linco Ocheje died on Friday during a brief illness. He was born on 29, July, 1949 and died at the age of 69 years old.


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