Senator Dino Melaye on Saturday visited former Senate President Bukola Saraki, his wife Toyin and sister Gbemisola in Lagos over the death of Florence Saraki.
Mrs Saraki, the family’s matriarch, died on June 18 at age 89.
Saraki and Melaye have since posted photos of the visit on social media.
In one Instagram post, Melaye described the deceased as “mother in Israel”.
Among those who have also paid the Saraki family a visit to commiserate with them are Aliko Dangote, Udom Emmanuel, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Lai Mohammed, Peter Obi, Shehu Sani, Ibikunle Amosun, Farooq Oreagba, Governor Godwin Obaseki, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Olu Okeowo, Abdulfatah Ahmed, and Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede.
Others are Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and elder brother Adedeji Adeleke, former Ogun State governor Segun Osoba, former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi, and former Delta State governor James Ibori.
In announcing his mum’s death, Saraki had said in a statement, “With profound sadness and total submission to the will of Almighty God, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, Chief Mrs. Florence Morenike Saraki, who peacefully transitioned today, Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
“Details regarding funeral arrangements will be shared in due course. We appreciate your love, prayers, and support as we mourn Mama’s passing.”