By Correspondent in Ilorin
Prince Abdulkadir Mahe, the Chief of Staff to the Kwara State Governor, was laid to rest on Saturday evening, just hours after his passing.
The burial, held at his Ilorin residence, attracted thousands of mourners, including prominent political and religious leaders who came to pay their final respects.
Among the dignitaries at the solemn janazah prayer were Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Yakubu Salihu Danladi, and Grand Kadi of the Kwara State Shari’a Court of Appeal, Justice Abdullateef Kamaldeen.
Other attendees include House of Representatives member Ahmed Yinka Aluko, Mutawalli Ilorin, Dr. Alimi AbdulRazaq, and former PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Kawu Baraje, among others.
The prayer was led by the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu, who prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the late Chief of Staff, asking for his admittance into al-Jannah Firdaus.
Governor AbdulRazaq described Mahe as a pillar of his administration and a steadying force, highlighting the void his demise has created.
“This is a great loss. He was a stabilizing factor in our administration. He was a pillar of support for our team. We will truly miss him. May Allah grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus,” the Governor said.
Governor Ododo also expressed deep sorrow, praising Mahe’s peaceful and compassionate nature.
“He was a peace-loving personality. The entire family and the state, in general, will miss him. There is nothing we can say because, from Him we come, and to Him, we shall return. What we owe him now is prayer, and we will continue to pray for him,” Ododo remarked.
Prince Mahe, a septuagenarian, was appointed Chief of Staff on November 3, 2023.
He previously served as Secretary to the State Government, Permanent Secretary, and Clerk of the Kwara State House of Assembly, marking a long and distinguished career in public service.
His passing signifies the end of an era of dedicated service to Kwara State and leaves behind a legacy of excellence and leadership.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
