A political heavyweight in Kwara State tipped to possibly become the next Emir of Ilorin has died suddenly.

The man, Alhaji Mahe Abdulquadri, Chief of Staff to Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, went to bed at his Adewole residence in Ilorin metropolis but passed away this Saturday morning, December 28, 2024.

?Aged 75, Mahe, believed to be a strong hopeful of the Emirship throne in Ilorin, had served in various capacities at both federal and state levels.

?He was a senior staff at the Nigeria Television Authority, NTA, Ilorin, before joining the state civil service, where he served as permanent secretary and clerk of the state House of Assembly before his retirement,? said a report by DAILY POST.

It reported that late Mahe attended the last meeting of the 2024 Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union (IEDPU) held between December 24 and 25.

Meanwhile, Governor Abdulrazaq has mourned his late Chief of Staff, describing him as a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant and a statesman.

He said in a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye: ?In total submission to the will of Allah, 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 Allah.

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

?His Excellency deeply mourns the death of Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, a perfect gentleman, community leader, urbane public servant, and a statesman.?

Governor Abdulrazaq commiserated 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 Allah accept his return, ease his accounts, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and uphold his family upon goodness,? the statement added.

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