Kwara Governor’s Chief of Staff, Prince Mahe Abdulkadir, Dies at 73

Prince Mahe Abdulkadir was the eldest son of the 10th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir. He was appointed Chief of Staff 17 months ago, succeeding Alhaji Adisa Logun, who also died in office during the governor’s first term.

Ilorin, Nigeria – 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 after a brief illness.

Governor AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq confirmed the news in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.

“With total submission to the will of Allaah, we regret to announce the passing of the Chief of Staff to His Excellency, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe,” the statement read. “He died this morning, December 28, 2024, as destined by Allah.”

The late Chief of Staff will be buried on Saturday at his residence on Moro Street, Adewole Estate, Ilorin, after the Asr prayer.

Governor AbdulRazaq expressed profound grief over the loss, describing the late Mahe as “a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and statesman.”

The governor extended condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari; the immediate family of the deceased; government officials; and cabinet members.

“We pray that Allaah accepts his return, eases his accounts, admits him to Al-Jannah Firdaus, and strengthens his family,” the statement added.

Prince Mahe Abdulkadir was the eldest son of the 10th Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Aliyu Abdulkadir. He was appointed Chief of Staff 17 months ago, succeeding Alhaji Adisa Logun, who also died in office during the governor’s first term.