Ibrahim Idris
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Ibrahim Idris (born 1944) has been Governor of Kogi State in Nigeria since 29 May 2003. He is a member of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP). Idris is an Igala 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 in Abuja.
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. President Umaru Yar'Adua ordered the Speaker of the House of Representatives to take over as acting governor.[1]
[edit] 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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[edit] References
- ^ "Speaker to act as governor in Nigerian state after poll nullification", Panapress (afriquenligne.fr), February 6, 2008.
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