Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Abu Ali, the Etsu of Bassa Nge Kingdom and former Military Governor of Bauchi State.
In a condolence message issued through his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, Governor Ododo described the late monarch as a father figure, a stabilizing force, and a pillar of wisdom whose leadership greatly advanced peace, unity, and development in Kogi State and Nigeria.
He said the news of the passing of the revered traditional ruler was received with profound sadness, recalling Alhaji Abu Ali’s exceptional service, discipline, and lifelong commitment to the wellbeing of his people, both as a royal father and a distinguished military officer.
“I recall the dignified and majestic leadership of His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Abu Ali, whose wise counsel and unwavering commitment to the unity of our state consistently provided guidance and strength to our people. His selfless service and towering presence will be deeply missed, even as we submit to the will of Almighty Allah and give thanks for a life lived in service to humanity,” Ododo stated.
The governor hailed the late Etsu as a majestic king and a symbol of exemplary leadership, noting that his reign brought stability and progress to the Bassa Nge Kingdom.
He prayed for the peaceful repose of the monarch’s soul and urged his family, the Bassa Nge Kingdom, and all who mourn him to find comfort in his enduring legacy of wisdom, humility, and service.
Alhaji Abu Ali, a retired Brigadier General, served as Military Governor of Bauchi State from September 1990 to January 1992. He passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025, at the age of 82.
