Atiku, Tambuwal, Amaechi, others console El-Rufai over mum’s death

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alongside prominent political figures including Aminu Tambuwal and Rotimi Amaechi, has paid condolence visits to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
The leaders offered prayers and words of comfort to the bereaved family, describing the late matriarch as a woman who lived a fulfilled life and left behind a legacy of strong family values and community influence.
During the visits, the political figures emphasised the importance of solidarity and compassion in times of grief, urging the family to take solace in the impactful life she lived.
They also prayed for the peaceful repose of her soul and for strength for the family to bear the loss.
The condolence visits drew attention to the cross-party support and shared humanity among political leaders, despite differences in political affiliations.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai was widely reported to have lived to an advanced age, with tributes continuing to pour in from across the country.