Saraki’s Political Ally, Senator Ibrahim Dies at 57, Kwara Gov, Ali Mourn

Hammed Shittu in Ilorin

The immediate-past Senator representing Kwara South senatorial district of Kwara State at the National Assembly and a top close ally to Senator Bukola Saraki, former Senate president, Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, is dead.

He died in a medical facility in Abuja at the age of 57.

Late Ibrahim was a member of the Federal House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015 and member of the Senate from 2015 to 2019. He died after a brief illness.

Meanwhile, the news of Senator Ibrahim’s passing was confirmed by his family through his aide, Mr. Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir. Yesterday.

According to his statement, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, uncle, and brother, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim.

“Senator Rafiu returned to his creator this morning, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and profound impact.

“We kindly request your prayers and support during this difficult time. His burial arrangements will be communicated in due course. “We pray Allah forgives his shortcomings and grants him Al-jannah Firdaus.”

Also, yesterday, the state Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has  received with shock and profound sadness reports of the death of Senator Ibrahim after a brief illness.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, stated this in a condolence message issued yesterday.

According to him, “The governor sends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late senator, the people of Ojoku in Oyun Local Government Area, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on this sad development. “This shocking development again reminds everyone of the inevitability of death for all human beings and the fact that it could come unannounced for anyone, according to the governor.

“Governor AbdulRazaq prays to Allah to admit the senator to al-Jannah Firdaus and give comfort to his family members, political associates, and followers.”