Politics
GOV. Uba Sani of Kaduna state has attended the three day prayer for the late Abubakar Mohammed, father of Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe.
The deceased died on Monday and was buried according to Islamic rites after the Janaza prayer at Dan Fodio Mosque, Unguwan Sanusi in Kaduna.
The three day prayer was held on Wednesday at the official residence of the Deputy Governor along Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna.
Governor Sani, who sympathised with the Deputy Governor and her family, said the state government shared in their grief.
He described the death of a parent as an irreplaceable loss, urging the bereaved family to find comfort in cherished memories and the deceased’s guidance.
Sani described the late Abubakar as a kind hearted person and community leader who devoted much of his life to supporting his immediate community.
“He was our mentor, and his death is a great loss to all of us because we considered him as our father,” he said.
The governor said the deceased was always willing to offer advice, listen to people and provide guidance whenever they needed his support.
He added that the deceased’s passing was a loss not only to his immediate family but also to those who regarded him as a father.
Sani prayed Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings and grant him Aljannatul Firdausi.
The prayer session was attended by family members, senior government officials, religious and traditional leaders, friends and well-wishers.
Islamic clerics who offered prayers included Imam Abdulkarim Hashim, Malam Abdullahi Mai Barota, Sheikh Jafar Musa and Imam Musa Yahaya.
Others are Malam Tukur Abdussalam, Imam Mai Tafsiri and Imam Hussaini Nasarawa.(NAN)
A.I
Nov. 11, 2026
Tags: Gov. Uba Sani Imam Abdulkarim Hashim Imam Hussaini Nasarawa. Imam Mai Tafsiri Malam Abdullahi Mai Barota Malam Tukur Abdussalam