Peter Obi Offers Prayers And Support To El-Rufai Over Mother’s Passing

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, has expressed his heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai , the former Governor of Kaduna State, following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.

Following our earlier report, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai has died at the age of 100. She passed away in Egypt on Friday after battling an undisclosed illness.

In a statement shared via his official X account on Saturday, Peter Obi offered his sympathies to El-Rufai and his family. He reflected on the weight of the loss, stating that losing a mother is a "profound turning point" for anyone.

“I have just received the sad news of the passing of the mother of my brother, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been receiving treatment.

“This is indeed a sombre moment for the El-Rufai family, as Mama’s passing marks the close of a significant chapter in their matriarchal lineage.

“The loss of a mother is a profound turning point in anyone’s life, regardless of status or position.

“My deepest sympathies go to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire family. May her soul rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.”