Cornelius Adebayo, former Governor of Kwara State and one-time Minister of Communications, has died at the age of 84.
The elder statesman and experienced public servant passed away 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 dedication to both state and national development.
His political journey began in 1979 when he was elected Senator under the Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN). In 1983, he became Governor of Kwara State, though his time in office was cut short by a military coup later that year. He later served as Minister of Communications under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s civilian administration.
In a condolence message, the Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, expressed sadness over Adebayo’s passing.
Describing him as “an administrator par excellence,” the Emir highlighted the former governor’s impactful leadership during his brief tenure.
The statement, issued by the Emir’s Press Secretary, Dr. Abdulazeez Arowona, extended condolences to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the people of Kwara State, Adebayo’s family, and his political allies.
The Emir also prayed for the peaceful repose of Adebayo’s soul and asked God to give his family the strength to bear the loss.
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