‘My Father’s Death Altered Kogi Politics’
By John Akubo The death of Prince Abubakar Audu, who was Kogi State’s gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 2015 election, altered a lot of things, particularly the politics of the state where he was on course for a third term as governor before gave up the ghost. Audu’s eldest son, Muhammad, recalled the painful development over the weekend at Ogbonicha in Ofu Local Government Council of the state, during the third anniversary of his late father’s demise. He said apart from the painful loss, which humbled him, the death of his father was the biggest blow to the socio-political temperature of the state. Muhammad added that it has been tough and difficult trying to step into his father’s shoes, especially meeting the big challenge of maintaining his political organisation. He said, “He was a very successful politician, administrator, successful father, a very successful community man, and he was a statesman as well. Nationally, people adored him....