Former Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, who once represented Kwara South Senatorial District, passed away early on Wednesday following a short illness at the age of 57.
In response to the news, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expressed deep shock and sadness at the loss of Senator Ibrahim from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Governor AbdulRazaq extended his sincere condolences to Senator Ibrahim’s family, the community of Ojoku in Oyun Local Government Area, and the PDP.
In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, AbdulRazaq said “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”.
The governor prayed to Allah to admit the senator to al-Jannah Firdaus and give comfort to his family members, political associates, and followers.
The late senator will be buried at the Muslim cemetery in Ilorin today (Wednesday).
