Former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on Saturday received a stream of political leaders, associates, and well-wishers at his Abuja residence following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who died on Friday in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness.
The condolence visits came as public attention focused on El-Rufai’s temporary release from the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, where he had been detained since February 18 on financial wrongdoing charges.
He was granted compassionate parole to attend his mother’s burial.
Rotimi Amaechi, a former Governor of Rivers State, was among those who paid El-Rufai a visit. In a video provided by the African Democratic Congress, Amaechi discussed the circumstances surrounding the release.
“To show you that the government knows what they’re doing, they just released him without a court order. El-Rufai’s charges are politically motivated,” Amaechi said.
Former Sokoto State Governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal was also present at the mansion, where he expressed his condolences among other dignitaries, friends, and family members. Former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, both paid visits, highlighting the event’s broad political participation.
