Sad News Hits Former Minority Leader

Hajia Mariama, the mother of Haruna Iddrisu, former Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for the Tamale South Constituency, has passed away.

The sad news was shared by Dr. Seidu Fiter, a close family friend and respected Ghanaian doctor, through an emotional post on Facebook.

Dr. Fiter wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” an Islamic phrase meaning “To Him, we belong and unto Him, we shall return,” expressing deep sorrow and offering prayers for the soul of the late Hajia Mariama.

According to the post, Hajia Mariama had been battling a long illness and was receiving treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, she succumbed to her illness, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to her family.

 

 

 

 

In a statement, the family announced that Hajia Mariama’s body would be transported to Tamale for burial. The exact time and location of the burial are yet to be confirmed.

The family’s announcement read:

“The family of Waribogu Lana Buhari, Zogulana Sumani, and Wayamba Naa Abdulai, Lamashenaa, Alhaji Ibrahim Mahama, Nyashenaa, and Wayamba Tandana wishes to announce the passing of Hajia Mariama Alidu, widow of Iddrisu Sakabnaa.

“The mother of Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, former Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Tamale South Constituency, Dr. Sulemana Iddrisu, and Alhaji Mohammed Iddrisu Zugu Sakabnaa. Burial will be done today. May the soul of our beloved mother rest in the Bosom of the Almighty Allah.”

 

 

Tributes pour in
The news of Hajia Mariama’s passing has drawn tributes from friends, family, and members of the Tamale South Constituency. Many have expressed condolences to the Iddrisu family, remembering Hajia Mariama as a dedicated mother and a pillar of her community.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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