By Our Correspondent
Former Nasir El-Rufai, the ex-governor of Kaduna State, has reportedly lost his mother in Egypt, where she had been receiving medical care. The news comes as El-Rufai remains in custody, adding a deeply personal tragedy to his current legal challenges.
Details indicate that his mother had been undergoing treatment abroad prior to her passing. While the circumstances surrounding her care and death have not been fully disclosed, sources suggest that El-Rufai has been unable to travel due to his detention, preventing him from being by her side during her final moments.
This development is expected to attract public sympathy and may have political and emotional repercussions, considering El-Rufai’s prominent role in Nigerian politics and the ongoing scrutiny surrounding his legal situation. At present, there has been no official statement from El-Rufai or his family regarding the loss.
