BREAKING: Father of Kwara governor dies at 93
The father of Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state, AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho Abdulrazaq, has passed away.
Daily Times gathered that he died on Saturday, July 25 at the age of 93.
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This was contained in a statement by Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq on behalf of the family.
The statement reads: “With total submission to the will of the Almighty Allah, the AbdulRazaqs of Ilorin Emirate of Kwara State hereby announce the passing of their patriarch and statesman Alhaji AbdulGaniyu Folorunsho Abdul-Razaq SAN (OFR) at the age of 93 in Abuja. He was born in 1927.
“The Mutawali of Ilorin and Tafida of Zazzau(Zaria), who was Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers, died peacefully at about 2a.m. on Saturday July 25th, 2020(the 4th day of Dhul-Hijjah 1441 AH.)
“The first lawyer from the Northern Region is survived by his 90-year-old wife Alhaja Raliat AbdulRazaq, illustrious children (including incumbent Governor ), and grandchildren.
“Arrangement for his interment will be announced by the family shortly.”
