Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has lost his mother.
Glamtush reports that the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has announced the death of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour.
Rhodes-Vivour disclosed the development in a statement posted on his official X account on Monday.
The statement, issued on behalf of the family by Olawale Rhodes-Vivour, described the deceased 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. The epitome of love,” the statement read.
The family said she would be deeply missed and prayed for the repose of her soul.
“She will be sorely missed. May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace,” it added.
The family said details of the funeral arrangements would be announced at a later date.
Rhodes-Vivour contested the 2023 Lagos State governorship election on the platform of the Labour Party.
He has since joined the ADC and emerged as the party’s candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election after securing its ticket in May 2026.
