BREAKING: El-Rufai loses mother

News BREAKING: El-Rufai loses mother Published on March 27, 2026 By Matthew Atungwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma, who passed away on Friday. The family made the announcement on the same day. The deceased was said to have been battling age-related health challenges, which worsened in recent times. Her condition reportedly deteriorated further after she learned of her son’s detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); The family noted that El-Rufai had been closely managing his mother’s health prior to her demise. They prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her Aljannatul Firdaus. Up Next Nwosu warns Anambra Govt against bypassing civil service rules over suspension of civil servants Don't Miss FCT bus/taxi terminals to begin operations soon – Wike You may like El-Rufai made mistake surrendering, Tinubu govt afraid of him – Ex-Buhari minister El-Rufai: ‘Nobody above the law, fairness, justice must be upheld: – Democracy Watch Alleged Money laundering: How El-Rufai was escorted out of courtroom after arraignment [VIDEO] Court to rule on El-Rufai’s bail application March 31 Moment El-Rufai’s supporters stormed court premises in Kaduna (VIDEO) Journalists denied access as El-Rufai appears in Kaduna court

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