
Atiku, Tambuwal, Amaechi visit El-Rufai after his mother’s passing
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, ex-governors Aminu Tambuwal and Rotimi Amaechi have visited former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to offer condolences following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The visits took place at El-Rufai’s Abuja residence, where the leaders expressed their sympathy and support. Atiku highlighted the strength and faith shown by El-Rufai during this difficult time. The visitors also offered prayers for the late matriarch and comforted the bereaved family.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar, Aminu Tambuwal, and Rotimi Amaechi visited Nasir El-Rufai to console him after his mother’s death.
- El-Rufai was granted temporary bail to perform the funeral rites of his mother, who died in Cairo, Egypt.
- Atiku led a delegation and expressed solidarity with El-Rufai’s family, noting the irreplaceable loss.
- Tambuwal described the death as deeply personal and offered prayers for the deceased.
- The leaders encouraged El-Rufai to remain strong in faith and prayed for the repose of his mother.