- Ibrahim Idris
Ibrahim Idris (born 1944) has been Governor of
Kogi State inNigeria since29 May 2003 . He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Idris is anIgala from Omala.Prior to his electoral success in the general elections of 2003, Idris was a successful
businessman and furniture maker. Among his businesses is the three star IBRO hotel inAbuja .Idris was re-elected in 2007, but later in the year his re-election was nullified. On
February 6 2008 , the Court of Appeal upheld this ruling and ordered a new election to be held within three months. PresidentUmaru Yar'Adua ordered the Speaker of the House of Assembly to take over as acting governor. [ [http://www.afriquenligne.fr/news/daily-news/speaker-to-act-as-governor-in-nigerian-state-after-poll-nullification-2008020616374/ "Speaker to act as governor in Nigerian state after poll nullification"] , Panapress (afriquenligne.fr), February 6, 2008.] . However, in a repeat election held in March 2008, Idris was returned as the Governor of Kogi State.ADC Airlines Flight 53 'miracle'
On the October 29, 2006 plane crash, his 3 daughters survived the accident along with six other people. About this he claimed: 'This is a superlative show of mercy to me and my family by Almighty Allah. I lack words to express my gratitude to the Almighty Father for this favour. I can only call on Nigerians and indeed humanity in general to join me in thanksgiving for His benevolence'.
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List of Governors of Kogi State References
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