There are indications the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for Saturday’s governorship election in Kogi, Abubakar Audu, may not have died as a result of the news of the declaration of Saturday’s election as inconclusive.

REPORTS AFRIQUE learnt that Mr. Audu’s health problem started on Saturday evening.

An aide related that his problem started when he complained of stomach cramps on Saturday.

“He suffered a stroke this morning,”

“Another one occurred this afternoon and that was fatal. He eventually died in his sleep.”



The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared the Saturday governorship election inconclusive, but Mr. Audu was in a pole position to be declared winner eventually.

Late politician to be buried Monday

Family members, friends, associates and sympathisers have thronged the residence of Abubakar Audu, in his hometown, Ogbonicha, in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

A family source told our correspondent that many people had gathered in his family home weeping over the sudden passing away of the APC governorship candidate.

“I am aware that right now so many people have gathered in his house and they are weeping seriously,” the source who would not want to be named, said.

“As a Muslim he would be buried at 10 am tomorrow morning.”

Relatives and associates have also gathered at his residence in the GRA area of Lokoja, the Kogi state capital.

Our reporter, who visited, saw some mourners weeping uncontrollably.

Sympathizers had started gathering at the residence some hours ago anxious to confirm news of the politician’s death.

A supporter of the politician said news of the sudden illness, and later death, of Mr. Audu stalled celebration at his residence Saturday afternoon.

“As we were preparing for the celebration (of his victory at the election) and awaiting Prince Audu, one politician came and said we should stop drumming,” the supporter said.
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So sad,RIP

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