Former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai has been thrown into mourning following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
The news was confirmed by a family member, who announced her passing and prayed for her soul, describing her life as one of grace and devotion. Details surrounding her death were not immediately disclosed.
Her passing comes at a deeply sensitive time for the former governor, who has been dramatically detained and entangled in legal battles with the federal government’s anti-corruption agencies.
The development has drawn sympathy from supporters and political allies, many of whom see the moment as both personal and politically significant.
