Former vice president and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the mother of former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-rufai.

Atiku expressed shock on his x handle shortly after the news of the incident circulated online on Friday.

His post read, “lInna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.

“The news of the demise of Hajia Umma El-Rufai is a shocking development.

“I extend my heartfelt condolences to the @elrufai family and friends and pray that Allah (SWT) accepts her soul and grant her Al-Janna Firdaus.” He said

He described her as a woman of sound faith.

“Hajia Umma lived to a prime old age in dignity and service to family and community. She was a woman of sound faith and her passing on the day of Jumu’ah is a source of consolation to the family.

“It is my prayer that Allah comforts the family and ease their grief,” he said.