Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour loses mother as the Lagos ADC governorship candidate announces the passing of Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour
Lagos State African Democratic Congress governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has announced the death of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso), describing her as a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother whose legacy of kindness will endure.
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Rhodes-Vivour disclosed the family’s loss in a post on his X account on Monday, expressing gratitude for what he described as a life well lived while mourning the passing of the family matriarch.
“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),” he wrote.
“A loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. The epitome of love. She will be sorely missed. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.”
The statement was signed by his brother, Olawale Rhodes-Vivour, on behalf of the family, which said funeral arrangements would be announced in due course.
In an accompanying memorial tribute, the family remembered the late Nkechi Rhodes-Vivour as a compassionate woman whose unwavering love shaped the lives of those around 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 announcement has drawn messages of condolence from supporters and political associates, reflecting the human side of public life as Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour loses mother during an active period in Lagos politics.
Rhodes-Vivour, an architect and politician, was the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 Lagos State election before later emerging as the African Democratic Congress candidate ahead of the 2027 governorship race.
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The family has not disclosed the cause of death but said details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated at a later date.
