The Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, has lost his mother, Hajia Mariama Bawumia.
Joy News gather that the octogenarian, who died two days from her 82nd birthday, ha been unwell for some time and was hospitalised.
Announcing the sad passing of the woman he affectionately calls Maame, Dr Bawumia said, “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Hajia Mariama Bawumia.”
“Hajia Mariama passed away peacefully this morning in Accra. Burial is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 14, 2021, in Walewale.”
The Kpasenkpe native, was one of the first northern female students to have gained admission into the Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast, in the Central Region.
Tributes
There have been numerous tributes and messages of condolence since the death of Hajia Mariama was announced.
Former President John Dramani Mahama has commiserated with the family, praying for “May Allah grant her a peaceful rest.”
By: Dailyviewgh.com
