Gov. Abdulrazaq loses chief of staff
Abdulkadir Mahe, the chief of staff to Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara, is dead.
The chief press secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, announced Mr Mahe’s passage in a statement on Saturday in Ilorin.
“He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as has been destined by Allah,” the statement said.
“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,” the statement added.
He prayed Allah to accept his return, admit him to al-jannah firdaus and uphold his family.
(NAN)
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