Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is mourning the loss of his mother, Florence Morenike Saraki. The sorrowful news broke on Tuesday evening, as announced by TVC News through a social media statement.

According to reports, the tragic event unfolded when Florence Saraki slipped into a coma and was urgently transported to a hospital in Lagos State. Despite medical efforts, she was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) but did not survive. An inside source revealed, " The incident occurred this evening. Mama went into a coma and was rushed to the hospital. She was later placed in the ICU but unfortunately passed away. "

Upon receiving the devastating news in Ilorin, Bukola Saraki promptly departed with his wife by his mother' s side. The source added that Saraki left approximately two hours after being informed of her critical condition.

Florence Morenike Saraki, who was 89 years old, was the widow of Olusola Saraki, a prominent Senator during Nigeria' s Second Republic and a significant political figure in Kwara State until his passing in 2012. Her death marks the end of an era for the Saraki family, who have been influential in Nigerian politics for decades.

The family recently celebrated Florence Saraki' s 88th birthday in August 2023, highlighting the contrast between the recent joyful milestone and the current grief. Florence' s life was marked by her steadfast support for her husband' s and later her son' s political careers, embodying a legacy of dedication and resilience.