Prince Abubakar Audu
The remains of former Kogi governor, Prince Abubakar Audu was this afternoon laid to rest in his residence at Ogbonicha, Ofu Local Government Area.
The burial rites were conducted by a team of Imams from across Igalaland.
Dignitaries at the occasion, they include: Chief Lucky Igbinedion, former governor of Edo state; Senator Dino Melaye; Abiodun Faleke, Audu’s running mate at the election; Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano state governor; Abubakar Badaru, Jigawa state governor and Yomi Awoniyi, the Kogi state deputy governor.
Others are Senator George Akume, a former Benue state governor; Jubril Aminu, the former chief of naval staff; John Oyegun, the national chairman of the APC; Senator Osita Izunaso, APC national organising secretary and Isa Ithotho.
Others are Senator George Akume, a former Benue state governor; Jubril Aminu, the former chief of naval staff; John Oyegun, the national chairman of the APC; Senator Osita Izunaso, APC national organising secretary and Isa Ithotho.
See the photos below:
Digging Audu Abubakar's grave
The final Islamic rites being performed on Audu
The crowd that besieged the late politician's home
Dignitaries being escorted to the venue
Signing of the condolence register