The Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq, Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, has passed away after a brief illness at age 73.
According to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, the late Chief of Staff died in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, 2024.
The statement described Prince Mahe’s death as a tragic loss.
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, ease his accounts, admit him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness”, the statement said.
The late Prince Mahe will be buried today at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin.
Prince Mahe was the eldest son of the 10th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir. He was appointed Chief of Staff about 17 months ago, succeeding the former Chief of Staff, Alhaji Adisa Logun, who also died in office about three years ago during the first term of the governor.