Adebayo, a prominent elder statesman and seasoned administrator, died in the early hours of Wednesday.

By Titilope Adako

Former Governor of Kwara State and ex-Minister of Communications, Cornelius Adebayo, has passed away at the age of 84.

Adebayo, a prominent elder statesman and seasoned administrator, died in the early hours of Wednesday.

Born on February 24, 1941, in Igbaja, now part of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Adebayo was widely respected for his service to the state and Nigeria at large.

He began his national political journey in 1979 when he was elected Senator on the platform of the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN).

In 1983, he was elected Governor of Kwara State, but his tenure was cut short by the military coup later that year.

He later served as Minister of Communications during the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Mourning his death, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, expressed deep sorrow over the loss.

In a condolence message issued by his Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, the Emir described Adebayo as “an administrator par excellence” who made notable contributions to Kwara’s development during his brief time in office.

He extended condolences to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the people of Kwara State, the late Adebayo’s family, and his political associates.

The Emir prayed for the peaceful repose of Adebayo’s soul and asked God to grant his family the strength to bear the loss.

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