By joshua 
Sen. Karimi visits Gov. Ododo for condolence Over His Father’s Death.
The Senator Representing Kogi West Senatorial District Sen Sunday Karimi, Saturday, paid a condolence visit to Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo Over His Father’s Death.
During the visits to the Lokoja private residence of His Excellency, Gov Usman Ododo, to offer condolences on the passing of his father, Sen. Karim was accompanied by Senator Isah Jibrin, Senator Tony Nwoye, and Alhaji Suleiman Baba Ali.
Also during the visit, His Excellency Gov. Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State also arrived the residence of Gov Ododo.
Sen. Karimi and Sen Isah Jibrin joined His Excellency, the State Governor to welcome Gov. Okpebholo to Kogi State.
In a condolence message while speaking, Sen. Karim said the State mourn the death of the patriarch, described the loss as a painful exit of a patriot.
According to the Sen. Karimi, ” I want to use this medium to express the sincere condolences of the people of Kogi West to you, Your Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, the Ododo Family, the government and people of Kogi State over the passing of your dear father; Alhaji Ahmed Momoh Sani Ododo, on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the age of 83.
Your Excellency, it is painful that the cold hands of death snatched the Patriarch of the Ododo Family at a time when his wise counsel, prayers, support, and inspiration are needed by you in your determination towards ensuring the growth and development of Kogi state.
Though sad that Papa has gone to the great beyond, one is pleased that he lived a life of purpose, and service to God and humanity. From the various testimonials, he positively impacted on the lives of many people, and was a source of inspiration to numerous others within and without Kogi state.
Your Excellency, on behalf of the people of Kogi West, we identify with you on this moment of grief. We admonish you, and the entire Ododo Family to, as mere mortals submit to the tenets of Almighty who gives and takes when He wills.
Finally, I pray that Almighty will forgive his shortcomings, repose his soul, and grant him eternal rest, Amen.