Governors, Emir of Ilorin Condole with Kwara Governor over Chief of Staff’s Demise

Chuks Okocha in Abuja, Hammid Shittu in Ilorin and Segun Awofadeji in Gombe

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF); Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF); Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, and the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, have expressed deep condolences to the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, over the demise of his Chief of Staff, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe who died yesterday in Ilorin, the state capital.

A statement issued yesterday by the Director General of the NGF, Dr. LOT Shittu, described Prince Mahe as a distinguished public servant, a man of exceptional character, and an embodiment of dedication and loyalty.
”His steadfast commitment to the ideals of good governance and his immeasurable contributions to the development of Kwara State and the nation at large will not be forgotten,” NGF stated.

The NGF extended heartfelt condolences to Governor Abdulrazaq, the Government and people of Kwara State, and the entire Mahe’s family.
In a separate condolence message signed on behalf of the Chairman of NSGF and Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya by his Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, the northern governors described the late Prince as an outstanding administrator who demonstrated commitment, wisdom, and loyalty in the discharge of his duties.

 The governors extended their condolences to the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, and the entire royal family, as well as the government and people of Kwara State over the sad event.
 The news of Mahe’s death was confirmed in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
“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,” Ajakaye said in a statement.

Meanwhile, in a condolence message issued yesterday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, Governor Abiodun described the death of the Chief of Staff as painful, saying it is a great loss to the Kwara State Executive Council.

He emphasised that Prince AbdulKadir’s demise also represents a significant loss to both his immediate family and the broader Kwara community, given his unwavering commitment to public service.

On his part, Governor Ododo described Mahe as a peace-loving personality, and prayed to God to bless his soul.

“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 unto Him we shall return. What we owe him now is prayer, and we will continue to pray for him,” he said.

Also, the Emir of Ilorin, Sulu-Gambari, in a statement by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, described Mahe as “a diligent administrator and committed Prince of the Alimi dynasty. A colossal loss has befallen us in Ilorin Emirate.

He, however, commiserated with the wife and children of the deceased, the people of the state, Governor AbdulRazaq and the entire Shehu Alimi dynasty over the unfortunate incident.