The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Lagos State for the 2027 elections, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on the death of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour.
This was contained in a condolence message issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile.
The Governor urged Rhodes-Vivour and the entire family to take heart and accept the passing of the late matriarch as the will of God.
Sanwo-Olu noted that death is inevitable and a transition to eternal rest in the arms of God.
He added that while death ends a life, it cannot sever the bond between those we love and lose.
He prayed for the repose of her soul and asked God to grant her eternal rest, while also praying for strength for the family to continue the good works of the late Rhodes-Vivour.
Sanwo-Olu said: “On behalf of my family, the government and good people of Lagos State, I sympathise with Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, his siblings, and other family members on the demise of Mrs. Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour.
“The death of a loved one is painful, but we must take solace in God in a life well lived by the deceased.
“I know this is a painful loss to the Rhodes-Vivour family, as the late matriarch will be sorely missed for the elderly and wise counsel she was known for.
“May God grant her eternal rest and grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.”
