Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of former Nigerian President, Umaru Yar’Adua is dead.
It was gathered that Dada died on Monday evening at the Katsina Teaching Hospital.
The news was confirmed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a post on his verified X account late Monday.
While announcing the development, Atiku expressed his sadness over the passing of Dada Yar’Adua, stating that she was a mother to many during her lifetime.
Atiku extended his condolences to the Yar’Adua family and the people of Katsina State, praying that Almighty Allah grants the late matriarch eternal rest.
“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. Indeed, she was a mother of multitudes, as her home was always a place of refuge where she welcomed everyone with love.”
