Breaking: Popular politician dies

A former Commissioner for Finance in Kogi State and pioneer Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Joseph Noah Molemodile, is dead.

The native of Idofin, Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi state died earlier on Thursday in his home in Jos, Plateau state.

According to a close relation, the Molemodile observed his morning walk along the neighbourhood and returned home to freshen up, then rest. He died while resting after the light exercise.

Molemodile had died few days after a chieftain of the People Democratic Party, PDP, and Vice Chairman of the party in Kogi West zone, Barrister Kola Taiwo Ojo died.

Reacting to the news of his death, friends and political associates described Molemodile as a gentleman.

Son of ex-Governor Audu, Prince Mohammed Audu bemoaned demised Molemodile, describing him as his father.

Former deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) at the 2015 election, James Faleke expressed grief over Molemodile’s death.

He said, “so sad to lose him at this period. He was a very dedicated and committed man to our late leader, Prince Abubakar Audu and he remained with the struggle. May his soul rest in peace.”

Molemodile was a close friend and supporter of the first executive governor of Kogi State, Late Prince Abubakar Audu. Both worked together at First Bank of Nigeria Limited and strengthened the relationship when the late Audu joined politics in Kogi State.

Molemodile served as Managing Director, Kogi Savings and Loans during Prince Audu’s first term as governor and was appointed Commissioner of Finance when Audu was re-elected.