JUST IN: KWARA GOVERNOR’S CHIEF OF STAFF DIES AT 73

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The Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, has passed away. He died in the early hours of Saturday following a brief illness at the age of 73.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Rafiu Ajakaye, and shared with newsmen on Saturday, the governor expressed deep sorrow over the loss of his Chief of Staff.

The statement said, “In total submission to the will of Allaah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe. He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allah.

“The late CoS will be buried today at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer. His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and statesman.

“The Governor commiserates with the Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari; the immediate family of Prince AbdulKadir; government establishments; and cabinet members. We ask for the understanding of everyone during this mournful period as the government and family mourn the quintessential public servant.

“We pray that Allaah accepts his return, ease his accounts, admit him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness”, the statement said.

Late Mahe, eldest son of the 10th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir, was made chief of staff about 17 months ago.

He succeeded the former chief of Staff, Alhaji Adisa Logun, who also died in office about three years ago during the first term of the governor.