By Ayomide Otitoju
The Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, has died. He passed away in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, 2024, according to a statement by the state government.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, confirmed the news, expressing the governor’s deep sorrow over the loss. “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 died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allah,” the statement read.
The late Mahe, eldest son of the 10th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir, served as Chief of Staff for 17 months. He succeeded Alhaji Adisa Logun, the previous Chief of Staff who also passed away in office three years ago during Governor AbdulRazaq’s first term.
The statement described Prince Mahe as a “perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and statesman,” highlighting his contributions to public service and the government.
The late Chief of Staff will be buried on Saturday at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, following the Asr prayer.
Governor AbdulRazaq extended his condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari; the family of Prince AbdulKadir; and members of his cabinet. “We pray that Allah accepts his return, eases his accounts, admits him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and upholds his family in goodness,” the governor said.
The death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe marks a significant loss for Kwara State, as the government and community mourn a devoted public servant who upheld the principles of leadership and service.
