Bauchí Gov,  Buhari, Atiku, Mourn  Death of Yaradua’s Mother

From Paul  Orude Bauchi

Bauchí  State Governor Sen.  Bala Mohammed  has condoled with the government and people of Katsina State over the death of Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, the  mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. 

Mohammed in a condolence message posted on his X handle said the absence  of the  Yaradua matriarch  will be profoundly felt by all who knew her.

“On behalf of my family, the government, and the good people of Bauchi state, I sincerely sympathise with the Yar’Adua family and their loved ones during this difficult time,” the governor said 

“I  also offer my condolences to the government and people of Katsina State”

Dada Yar’adua, mother of former President, Umaru Yar’adua and a former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Shehu Yar’adua died aged 10 at the Federal Teaching Hospital in Katsina State on Monday evening.

Dada is revered as one of the few women to have birthed top politicians in Nigeria’s history, including Umaru, a former President and two-time governor of Katsina State; Shehu, who was the ex-Chief of Staff, Supreme  Headquarters, under the military regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo; and Abdulaziz, Chairman, Senate Committee on Army

“The late Dada is scheduled to be laid to rest tomorrow morning (Tuesday September 3 2024) by Islamic customs. 

“The governor expressed his deepest sympathies to the grieving family and extended his heartfelt condolences,” the tweet read.

Also, expressing sadness over Dada’s death, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, wrote via his X handle, tweeting as #atiku, “Innalillahi Wa’inna Ilaihir Raji’un. I am saddened by the passing of Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, mother of my late mentor, Tafida Shehu Yar’Adua, late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, among others. In the absence of my beloved mother, I adopted Hajiya Dada as a mother.

Credit: X | #atiku

“Indeed, she was a mother of multitudes, as her home was always a place of refuge where she welcomed everyone with love. She will be sorely missed. On behalf of the Atiku Abubakar family and team, I express my profound condolences to the Yar’Adua family, friends and associates over the loss of this gem of inestimable value.

“My condolences also go to the government and people of Katsina State. May her sins be forgiven and that she be granted Aljannah Firdausi. Ameen.”

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, with the username #bukolasaraki, tweeted, “Inalilahi wa ina Ilaehi Rajiun. Dada Habi Yar’Adua, the beloved mother of my dear friend and our late President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, was a true matriarch. Her warmth, grace and compassion were boundless, extending to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Credit: X | #bukolasaraki

“My last encounter with her in Katsina State is a memory I will always treasure—filled with her kindness and wisdom. It was a reminder of the remarkable person she was. Today, I join the nation to mourn the passing of this incredible woman. May Almighty Allah (SWT) grant her a place in Al Jannah Firdaus. My thoughts and prayers are with the Yar’Adua family during this difficult time.”