Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, the Chief of Staff to Kwara State Governor, has passed away at the age of 73 after a brief illness.
According to a statement by Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor is mourning the death of the late Chief of Staff.
The statement noted that Mahe died on Saturday morning, December 28, 2024, as “has been destined by Allah.”
“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.
“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 a 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 at this mournful period as the government and family mourn the quintessential public servant.
“We pray that Allaah accept his return, ease his accounts, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness,” the statement partly read.