Uba Sani mourns deputy governor’s father, attends 3-day prayers

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has attended a three-day prayer for the late Abubakar Mohammed, father of the state’s Deputy Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe.

The deceased died on Monday and was buried on the same day after the Janaza prayer held at Dan Fodio Mosque, Unguwan Sanusi, in Kaduna South Local Government Area, in accordance with Islamic rites.

The three-day prayer was held on Wednesday at the official residence of the deputy governor along Tafawa Balewa Way, Kaduna.

In a condolence message on behalf of the Kaduna State Government, Mr Sani sympathised with Dr Balarabe and her family over the death of their patriarch.

He said the government shared in their grief and prayed for strength and comfort for the bereaved family.

“The death of a parent leaves a void that words can scarcely describe. As Her Excellency and her family navigate this painful loss, may they find solace in the love they shared, the memories they cherish and the enduring value of his guidance,” he said.

Family members, senior government officials, religious and traditional leaders, as well as friends and well-wishers, attended the prayer session.

Islamic clerics who offered prayers for the deceased included Imam Abdulkarim Hashim, Malam Abdullahi Mai Barota, Sheikh Jafar Musa, Imam Musa Yahaya, Malam Tukur Abdussalam, Imam Mai Tafsiri and Imam Hussaini Nasarawa.

Speaking after the prayer session, Mr Sani described the deceased as a kind-hearted person and community leader who devoted much of his life to supporting his community.

“He was our mentor, and his death is a great loss to all of us because we considered him as our father. His doors were always open to us whenever we needed advice. He was always ready to listen to us and guide us,” the governor said.

He added that the deceased’s death was a loss not only to his immediate family but also to those who regarded him as a father and mentor.