Honourable Mashood Mustapha, former Commissioner for Land and Housing in Kwara State, has joined the Diamond Jubilee club. One would have expected the two-time commissioner to roll out the drums in celebration, but the influential politician only held prayers at his residence with a few political bigwigs and traditional rulers in attendance.
Speaking at the event, the Grand Mufti of Ilorin, Sheikh Sulaiman Faruq Onikijipa, called for unity among the people. Prayer was offered on behalf of the celebrant for long life and good health. The guests were treated to refreshments before leaving the celebrant’s residence.
MM, as he is fondly called, announced his plan to establish a foundation that would cater to the needs of the poor in Kwara. The celebrant was a prominent member of former Senate President Bukola Saraki’s cabinet during the latter’s eight-year tenure as governor of the state. He served the administration in different capacities as Special Adviser to the Governor on Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, and Deputy Director General of Mandate Campaign Organisation for the reelection of Saraki as the Executive Governor of Kwara State a few years ago. He also served as Commissioner for Land and Housing, and Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources in the state. Mustapha contested for the House of Representatives seat under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in 2011 and was elected to represent Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency.
