Oh No! APC Chieftain, Ocheje, Is Dead
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According to a report by Punch Metro, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Kogi State, Alhaji Ibrahim Linco Ocheje, has died at the age of 69.
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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.
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In a statement issued by Mr Onogwu Muhammed, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in Lokoja on Saturday. Gov. Yahaya Bello described the news of Ocheje’s death as a great shock.
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Bello said Ocheje’s death was a big loss to the people of the state and Nigeria at large.
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“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.
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Bello described the deceased as a `quintessential, astute leader and businessman who devoted his life to the service of God and humanity”.
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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.
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“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.
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“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,” Bello said.
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The state chairman of the APC, Mr Abdulahi Bello, in a separate statement described the sudden death of one of the party’s leaders as devastating.
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He said that Ocheje died when his services were most needed in the party, adding that his death had created a big vacuum that would be difficult to fill.
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He, however, said that the party would take solace in the positive, impactful successes and attractive times shared with the late Ocheje during his lifetime.
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“Ocheje cannot be forgotten as far as Kogi State history is concerned.
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“We pray that God strengthens the families he left behind and may his soul rest in everlasting peace.’’ He said.

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