The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRazaq Abdularahman, has lost his Chief of Staff, Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, his second CoS to have died in three years.
According to available information, the Chief of Staff died in the early hours of Saturday during a brief illness at the age of 73.
A statement on Saturday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed the death of Abdulkadir.
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.
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“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.”
Abdulkadir, the eldest son of the 10th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir, became the Chief of Staff about 17 months ago.
His predecessor, Alhaji Adisa Logun, died in office about three years ago during the first term of Governor AbdulRazaq.
