Abuja witnessed a massive turnout of top political figures on Sunday as they gathered to bid farewell to Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai.
The late matriarch passed away on Friday, March 27, in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness and was laid to rest at Gudu Cemetery in accordance with Islamic rites.
Dignitaries in attendance included President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, among others.
The funeral prayer was held at the National Mosque Abuja, with many prominent figures paying their last respects to the deceased.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai is remembered as a devoted mother and a strong pillar of support to her family, whose legacy lives on through her children and those she impacted during her lifetime.
Her death comes at a difficult period for the family, as the former governor is currently facing legal challenges.
