The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has lost his mother, Nkechi Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso).
Mr Rhodes-Vivour, who is seeking to become Lagos governor in the 2027 election after securing the ADC ticket, shared the announcement in a post on his X account on Monday. He previously contested the 2023 governorship election on the Labour Party platform.
“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),” read the announcement signed by Olawale Rhodes-Vivour on behalf of the family and shared on social media by the ADC governorship candidate.
The announcement described the deceased as a “loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother” and the “epitome of love.”
“She will be sorely missed. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.
