Just In: Atiku Reacts as Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Loses Mother
- Atiku Abubakar expressed condolences to Nasir El-Rufai and his family over the death of the former governor's mother
- The passing of Umma El-Rufai at an old age was announced on social media by her grandson, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai
- Atiku expressed his shock on X shortly after news of the incident circulated online on Friday, March 27, 2026
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Kaduna, Kaduna State - Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has condoled the family of Nasir El-Rufai over the death of the former Kaduna governor’s mother.
Legit.ng had reported that Umma El-Rufai, mother of El-Rufai, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Source: Twitter
El-Rufai’s mother is dead
Her death was announced by Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, her grandson, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The federal lawmaker wrote on his verified page on Friday afternoon, March 27:
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. From Allah SWT we came and to Him we shall all return. I would like to inform the public of the demise of my Grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai who passed away a few hours ago.”
He confirmed that the deceased was the biological mother of El-Rufai and offered prayers for her soul.
Bello El-Rufai added via X:
“We are grateful for the life she lived and may Allah SWT bless her gentle soul. May He bless the soul of the parents we have lost. On behalf of our family, we seek your prayers. Thank you.”
Details surrounding the circumstances of her death were not immediately available at the time of this report.
Atiku mourns Umma El-Rufai
Reacting, Atiku said via a post on X:
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un.
“The news of the demise of Hajia Umma El-Rufai is a shocking development.
“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the @elrufai family and friends and pray that Allah (SWT) accepts her soul and grant her Al-Janna Firdaus."
Source: Twitter
The presidential hopeful added:
“Hajia Umma lived to a prime old age in dignity and service to family and community. She was a woman of sound faith and her passing on the day of Jumu’ah is a source of consolation to the family.
“It is my prayer that Allah comforts the family and ease their grief.”
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El-Rufai files N1bn suit against ICPC
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Mallam El-Rufai filed a N1 billion rights suit against the ICPC over an alleged unlawful search of his residence.
The court was challenged to declare the search warrant invalid due to a lack of specificity and probable cause.
El-Rufai sought an injunction against using the evidence obtained from the contested search in legal proceedings.
Source: Legit.ng
