UPDATED: Chief of Staff to Gov AbdulRazaq Prince Mahe passes on, to be buried after Asr prayer

The Chief of Staff to AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Mohammed Mahe AbdulKadir, has been reported dead.

According to reports, Mahe died on Saturday at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH).

Confirming the development, the Kwara state governor, in a statement by his spokesperson Rafiu Ajakaye, said that Prince Mahe died Saturday morning, December 28, 2024.

The statement, while describing the late Chief of Staff as a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant and a statesman, added that the deceased will be buried on Saturday at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.

The statement reads: “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 Allaah.

“The late CoS will be buried today at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.

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“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 accepts his return, eases his accounts, admits him to al-Jannah Firdaus, and upholds his family upon goodness.”