Kwara Governor’s Chief of Staff Passes Away

Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, Chief of Staff to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has died.

The Kwara State Government announced his passing in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, confirmed the sad news, saying, “In total submission to the will of Allah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince Abdulkadir Mahe. He passed away this morning as destined by Allah.”

According to the statement, the late Mahe will be buried today at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.

Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his profound grief, describing Prince Mahe as “a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and statesman.”

The Governor extended his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari; the family of the deceased; and members of the state cabinet. He urged for understanding as the government and the family mourn the loss of the dedicated public servant.

“We pray that Allah accepts his return, eases his account, grants him Al-Jannah Firdaus, and strengthens his family,” the statement added.

Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, the eldest son of the 10th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir, was appointed Chief of Staff 17 months ago. He succeeded Alhaji Adisa Logun, the former Chief of Staff, who also passed away in office during the Governor’s first term.