Sen. Sunday Karimi Commiserates with Gov. Ododo, Urges Lessons from Late Patriarch’s Life
Akin Fanodun – Kabba
The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Sunday Karimi, on Saturday, led a delegation to the Lokoja residence of His Excellency, Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo, to condole with him and the Ododo family over the passing of their father, Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo, who died on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 83.
Sen. Karimi was accompanied by Senator Isah Jibrin, Senator Tony Nwoye, and Alhaji Suleiman Baba Ali. During the visit, the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, also arrived to pay his respects, and was warmly received by Gov. Ododo, Sen. Karimi, and other dignitaries present.
In his condolence message, Sen. Karimi described the late Alhaji Ahmed Ododo as a patriot and community leader whose wise counsel, prayers, and inspiration were invaluable to Kogi State. He noted that while the death of a patriarch is always painful, it provides an opportunity for reflection on the values he stood for.
> “On behalf of the people of Kogi West, I extend heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, the Governor, the Ododo family, the government, and the people of Kogi State. The late Alhaji Ododo lived a life of purpose, service to God, and positive impact on humanity. His legacy reminds us all that the true measure of a man is not in wealth or position, but in the number of lives he touches positively,” Sen. Karimi stated.
The Senator further emphasized that death, though painful, is a reminder of human mortality and the need for leaders and citizens alike to live in service to God and humanity. He urged the Ododo family and the people of Kogi State to take solace in the will of Almighty Allah, who gives and takes life at His appointed time.
He concluded with prayers for the repose of the soul of the departed patriarch and divine strength for the Ododo family to bear the irreparable loss.
