Former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai Loses Mother

Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai is in mourning after the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma, on Friday, March 27, 2026. The family announced her death, noting that she had been struggling with age-related health issues that worsened recently.

Reports indicate her condition deteriorated further following news of El-Rufai’s detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission. El-Rufai had been closely attending to her health before her passing.

The family prayed for Allah’s forgiveness for Hajiya Umma and that she be granted Aljannatul Firdaus, remembering her life and legacy with love and respect.