Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the African Democratic Congress candidate for governor of Lagos State, has announced the passing of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso).
In a post on his X handle on Monday, Rhodes-Vivour revealed the news , further describing his late mother as a beloved mother, wife, and grandma.
“With sadness in our hearts and gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the call to glory of Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso).
“A loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. The epitome of love. She will be sorely missed. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.
“Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly,” he wrote.
Olawale Rhodes-Vivour, the ADC candidate’s brother, signed the statement on the family’s behalf.
The family honoured the late matriarch in an accompanying memorial flier, praising her as a woman whose generosity and love influenced everyone around her.
Additionally, it said, “Beloved Wife, Devoted Mother, Gentle Spirit.
“She loved fiercely and gave endlessly. In her arms we found home; in her smile, we found peace. A wife who cherished, a mother who nurtured – her love was our shelter, and it remains, unshaken, in every heart she held.
“Though she is gone from our sight, she is never gone from our hearts.”
Backstory…
The death of Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour’s mother comes at a significant moment in his political career as the architect-turned-politician prepares for another shot at governing Lagos State under the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Rhodes-Vivour first gained national prominence during the 2023 Lagos governorship election, where he mounted a strong challenge against incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, emerging as the runner-up in a fiercely contested poll that drew widespread national attention.
His recent emergence as the ADC’s governorship candidate for the 2027 election marked another chapter in his political journey after his departure from the Labour Party, with supporters hoping he would build on the momentum of his previous campaign.
Consequently, his mother’s death has drawn condolences from political allies, opponents and supporters alike, many describing her as a pillar of support throughout his public and political life.
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