Kwara South ex-Senator Ibrahim dies at 57

Erstwhile Kwara South Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim has died.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) former lawmaker reportedly died in the early hours of yesterday in Abuja after an illness.

He was 57.

The late Senator Ibrahim, who was a member of the Eighth National Assembly, was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and other Financial Institutions.

A family statement announcing his death reads: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved father, uncle, and brother, Senator Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim.

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“Senator Rafiu returned to his creator this morning, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and profound impact.

“We kindly request your prayers and support during this difficult time. His burial arrangements will be communicated in due course.

“We pray Allah forgives his shortcomings and grants him Al-Jannah Fir’daus.”

Reacting, a former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Prof. Ali Ahmad, expressed shock over Senator Ibrahim’s death.

In a condolence statement by the spokesperson of his media office, Steve Makinde, the former Speaker described the late Ibrahim as a great man whose dedication to personal development and philanthropy knew no bounds.

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