Prominent politicians and other public figures on Wednesday gathered in Ikeja, Lagos, for the funeral service of Nkechi Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso), mother of the African Democratic Congress Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
The funeral service, held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Fountain of Life Sanctuary, followed a service of songs held the previous evening.
Among the dignitaries who attended the funeral were former Anambra State governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi; and former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
In a statement issued after the funeral, Rhodes-Vivour expressed appreciation to guests for their support, empathy and presence during the family’s period of mourning.
He specifically thanked former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, Amaechi, Obi and Kashim Imam for their support. Related News Criminals have no tribe, religion, says Shettima 2027 and the quiet return of Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket Presidency rebukes Catholic bishops after Onaiyekan’s outburst
