Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, the Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, has passed away at the age of 73. He died in the early hours of Saturday following a brief illness.
The announcement was made in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, Rafiu Ajakaye, and shared with newsmen on Saturday.
The statement read, “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, ease his accounts, admit him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness,” the statement said.
Prince Mahe, the eldest son of Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir, the 10th Emir of Ilorin, was appointed Chief of Staff 17 months ago, succeeding Alhaji Adisa Logun, who also passed away in office three years earlier during Governor AbdulRazaq’s first term.
