By Adesina Soyooye
National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has expressed sadness over the passing of Hajia Umma El-Rufai, mother of embattled Malam Nasir El-Rufai. She passed in Cairo, Egypt on Friday, March 27, 2026.
But here’s the irony. El-Rufai holds Ribadu responsible for the travails he is currently passing through. He has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission in the past one month, and is, also, facing investigation by both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Department of State Services, DSS. Already, the ICPC has arraigned him before a Kaduna Federal High Court and another arraignment is waiting for him by the DSS, while that of the EFCC is still very much alive.
El-Rufai puts the blame at the feet of his now estranged very close friend and ally, and probably blames him too for not being present when his mother passed on.
All That notwithstanding, the NSA in a statement on extended heartfelt condolences to the former Governor and family over the death of his mother. He, also, expressed deep sorrow over her passing.
Ribadu recalled fond memories of moments he shared with her and the motherly care she always extended towards him.
Ribadu: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the matriarch of the El-Rufai family. I have fond memories of shared moments with her and her motherly care. At a time like this, words can offer little comfort for such a profound loss.
“My heartfelt condolences to Mallam Nasir El-Rufai and the entire family. May Almighty Allah forgive her shortcomings, grant her eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus, and give the family the strength to bear this.
The matriarch of the El-Rufai family died in Cairo, Egypt, at the age of 100 years.
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