APC chieftain in Kogi State, Ibrahim Ocheje dies at 69

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi, Alhaji Ibrahim Linco Ocheje, has died at the age of 69.

Ocheje, who until his death, was the chairman of Kogi East Elders Advisory Council, died after a brief illness at his Ankpa residence on Friday June 21st, in a statement issued by Onogwu Muhammed, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in Lokoja on Saturday.

Governor Yahaya Bello described the news of Ocheje’s death as a great shock saying Ocheje’s death was a big loss to the people of the state and Nigeria at large.

“The news of Ocheje’s death is a great loss not only to his family and the state but to Nigeria in general, given his contributions to the political and economic development of Kogi,’’ he said.

While commiserating with members of his immediate family, political associates and friends, the governor urged them to accept the death as an act of God.

“I urge you to take solace in the life that he lived. I have no doubt that Ocheje’s political and leadership style will continue to be felt by many. I offer you our deep condolences while praying the Almighty God to grant you, the rest of your family, the grace to endure this irreparable loss” Governor Bello said.