El-Rufai  Rejects Gov Sani’s  Condolence Message Over Passing Of Mother

By Adesina Soyooye 

A son of former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, has rejected a condolence message extended by the Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, on the death of his grandmother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.

Governor Sani, in keeping with tradition and protocol had expressed sympathy to his predecessor in office and estranged political godfather and his family over the loss.

In the condolence message, he described the late matriarch of the El-Rufai family, as a woman known for compassion and strong moral values.

He added thatshe lived a life of humility and service to her community.

Sani: “On behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State, I extend my deepest condolences to His Excellency, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and the entire El-Rufai family on the passing of their beloved mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai.

“Hajiya Umma El-Rufai was not only a devoted mother and matriarch, but also a woman of rare grace, moral clarity, and quiet strength.

“She lived a life defined by compassion, humility, and steadfast service… In her community, she was a steady source of counsel and reconciliation.

“I stand in solemn solidarity with the El-Rufai family, praying that Almighty Allah will forgive her shortcomings, accept her righteous deeds, and grant her eternal repose in Aljannatul Firdaus.”

But in a reaction to the Governor’s condolence message,  Bashir El-Rufai rejected the condolences in two words. He posted: 

“Bama so,” a Hausa phrase which means: “We don’t want.”