The Lagos State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the death of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso).
Rhodes-Vivour shared the news in a post on his X account on Monday, describing his late mother as a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother whose memory would remain cherished by the family.
“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,” he wrote.
He added that funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
The announcement was signed on behalf of the family by his brother, Olawale Rhodes-Vivour.
In a memorial flyer released alongside the announcement, the family described the late matriarch as a woman whose love, kindness and selflessness left a lasting impact on everyone around her.
“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.”
The family said details of her funeral would be made public at a later date.
