Comfort Onoja to Critics: I Respect the Dead, Stop Spreading Falsehood

….2027 Politics Behind Allegations Against Me

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Special Adviser on Immunization to the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Hon. Comfort Onoja, has strongly refuted allegations by Omera Opaluwa claiming she mocked or celebrated the death of Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule, describing the accusation as false, malicious, and politically motivated.

In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Saturday in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, the Igala-born politician, popularly known as Ododo Mama, said she was deeply hurt by the allegation, especially at a time when she is still mourning the recent loss of her mother and her twin brother, Hon. Simon Onoja, who served as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Kogi State.

Hon. Onoja called on the immediate family of the late Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule, the Igala nation, her supporters, and the people of Kogi State to disregard the viral video being circulated on social media by Omera Opaluwa, insisting that it was deliberately manipulated to tarnish her image and portray her negatively before the Igala Kingdom.

According to her, the attempt to paint her as someone who would mock the dead is not only unfair but a calculated effort aimed at damaging her reputation as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections begin to intensify.

She expressed disappointment that Omera Opaluwa failed to reach out to her for clarification before circulating what she described as a one-sided narrative.

“I strongly reject and condemn the allegations in their entirety. I was not brought up that way. I have deep respect for both the living and the dead,” she stated.

The Governor’s Special Adviser, who hails from Olamaboro Local Government Area, noted that having recently suffered painful personal losses, she fully understands the emotional trauma families endure when they lose loved ones.

She stressed that death remains inevitable and that every living soul will one day experience it, regardless of status, background, or political affiliation.

Speaking further, she said:

“I, Comfort Onoja, also known as Ododo Mama, wish to address the false narrative being peddled by Mr. Omera Opaluwa that I was laughing, jubilating, and mocking the sad passing of my sister, Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule.”

“Hajiya Inikpi was my political friend and associate. Though we had political differences at times, that can never translate into me mocking her death. Death is inevitable, and every soul shall taste it. Her time came, and I pray Almighty Allah forgives her shortcomings.mother’secently, I lost my mother, and within the same period, I also lost my twin brother, Hon. Simon Onoja, who served as SSA to the Governor on Information and Political Strategies.”

“That alone should tell everyone that I understand the pain of losing a loved one. I therefore urge the public to disregard Omera Opaluwa’s claims on Facebook.”7

“I have great respect for the dead, including my political friend, Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule.”

“I am still mourning my mother and my twin brother before this unfortunate controversy.”

Hon. Onoja added that she woexpensively her supporters more extensively on the issue at the appropriate time.

She also prayed for the peaceful repose of Hajiya Inikpi Abu Sule’s soul.

“May Almighty Allah grant her eternal rest and forgive her shortcomings,” she prayed.