Mrs. Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour (née Waboso), the mother of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Lagos State governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has passed away.
Newsonspot reports that Rhodes-Vivour announced the sad news on his official X account on Monday, expressing gratitude to God for her life while mourning the loss of a woman he described as a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother.
“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), a loving wife, devoted mother and grandmother. She will be sorely missed. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace,” he wrote.
The announcement, signed by his brother, Olawale Rhodes-Vivour, on behalf of the family, stated that details of the funeral arrangements would be announced at a later date.
In a heartfelt tribute, the family described the late matriarch as a compassionate woman whose love, kindness and unwavering support positively impacted many lives.
The tribute read: “She loved fiercely and gave endlessly. In her arms, we found home; in her smile, we found peace. Though she is gone from our sight, she is never gone from our hearts.”
