Sanwo-Olu mourns death of Rhodes-Vivour’s mother

By Adeola Ogunrinde

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commiserated with the African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Lagos, Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, on the death of his mother, Nkechi Stella Rhodes-Vivour.

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.

The governor noted that death is inevitable and is 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.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also prayed for the repose of her soul and asked God to grant her eternal rest, while praying for strength for the family to continue the good works of the late Rhodes-Vivour.

“On behalf of my family, the government and the 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 and 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 wise counsel she was known for,” the governor said.

Sanwo-Olu ended his message by praying that God would grant the deceased eternal rest.