Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that former Nasir El-Rufai stays sturdy in religion and resilient regardless of the lack of his mom, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.
Atiku disclosed this in a publish on his X platform on Saturday after main a delegation on a condolence go to to El-Rufai at his residence in Abuja.
Based on him, the go to was aimed toward standing in solidarity with the previous governor and his household following what he described because the painful and irreplaceable lack of his mom.
“I share with Mallam the deep ache of this loss, and we prayed for the repose of the soul of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai,” Atiku said.
He added that he was inspired by El-Rufai’s composure and resilience throughout the troublesome interval.
“I used to be happy to look at that Mallam stays sturdy in religion, his spirit unbroken, and he’s not downcast. I inspired him to stay steadfast, for this too shall go,” he stated.
Individually, former Legal professional-Basic of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, additionally paid a condolence go to, expressing sympathy with the grieving household.
In a message posted on his X platform, Malami prayed for the repose of the deceased and power for the bereaved household.
“I prolonged my heartfelt sympathies and prayed Almighty Allah grants her everlasting relaxation in Aljannatul Firdaus, and offers the household the power to bear this irreparable loss,” he stated.
Different distinguished political figures, together with former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, have been additionally reported to have visited El-Rufai to supply condolences.
The condolence visits got here as household, buddies, and associates continued to mourn the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who died in Cairo on Friday after a interval of sickness.
In the meantime, El-Rufai lately returned to his Abuja residence after the Impartial Corrupt Practices and Different Associated Offences Fee granted him non permanent launch on compassionate grounds to attend his mom’s burial.
He has been in custody since February 18 over allegations {of financial} misconduct and can also be dealing with separate prosecution by the Division of State Providers over alleged phone-tapping claims involving the Nationwide Safety Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
The Federal Excessive Court docket in Abuja has fastened April 23 for his arraignment within the case.