Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, the Chief of Staff to Kwara State Governor, died on Saturday at the age of 73 after a brief illness.
Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, issued a statement to reporters on Saturday expressing the governor’s condolences on the passing of the late 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, eases his accounts, admits him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and upholds his family upon goodness,” the statement said.
Late Mahe, the eldest son of Ilorin’s 10th Emir, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir, was appointed chief of staff roughly 17 months ago.
He succeeded former Chief of Staff Alhaji Adisa Logun, who died in office three years ago during the governor’s first term.
