African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the passing of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso).
The former governorship candidate made the announcement in a post on his X handle on Monday, expressing gratitude for her life while mourning her loss.
“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.
“Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly,” he wrote.
The announcement was signed by his brother, Olawale Rhodes-Vivour, on behalf of the family.
A memorial flyer released alongside the announcement described the late matriarch as a compassionate woman whose warmth, love and generosity left a lasting impact on her family and everyone who knew 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 added that details of her funeral would be made public in due course.
