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 disclosed the development in a post shared on his official X handle on Monday, describing his late mother as a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother whose legacy of love will endure.
In his message, the ADC governorship candidate expressed gratitude to God for what he described as a life well lived while mourning her passing.
“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 added that funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
Tribute to a devoted matriarch
The announcement was signed by Olawale Rhodes-Vivour on behalf of the family.
In an accompanying memorial tribute, the family described the late Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour as a woman whose compassion, kindness and unwavering love touched 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 the funeral arrangements would be communicated at a later date.
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