Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, was overcome with emotion as he burst into tears during the burial of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, in Abuja.
According to a media post by TVC News on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the solemn ceremony drew several prominent dignitaries, including former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, who attended to pay their last respects.
The remains of the late Hajiya Umma El-Rufai were brought into Abuja ahead of the burial rites.
Funeral prayers were held at the National Mosque, Central Area, after which she was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery, Apo.
The emotional moment captured public attention as El-Rufai mourned his late mother, reflecting the deep personal loss experienced by the former governor and his family.
Sympathizers, political associates, and well-wishers gathered in large numbers to offer prayers and condolences, asking Almighty Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her Aljannatul Firdausi.
The burial marked the final rites for the late matriarch, whose passing has continued to draw tributes from across the country…….See More
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