Kaduna deputy governor loses father, Uba Sani mourns

Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed. Photo: Uba Sani on Facebook.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced the death of the father of his deputy, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe.

The governor disclosed this in a condolence message issued on Monday, expressing sympathy with Balarabe and her family over the death of Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed.

Sani, who spoke on behalf of the Kaduna State Government and residents, said the family was in his thoughts and prayers as they mourned their loss.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Kaduna State, I extend heartfelt condolences to Her Excellency, her family and all who mourn his passing.

“We share their sorrow and hold them in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time,” he said.

He prayed that Allah would forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, accept his good deeds and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.

“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.

“May they find solace in the love they shared, the memories they cherish and the enduring value of his guidance,” the governor said.

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The deceased was a former education administrator and public servant who began his career as a teacher in 1960 before rising to become an education officer in the Jama’a Local Authority and later administrator of Sanga Local Government Area.

He also served as Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State during the administration of former Head of State, General Sani Abacha.

In an interview with The Sun in 2020, Mohammed described his daughter’s emergence as deputy governor as one of the happiest moments of his life.

He said he left the Peoples Democratic Party to support her after she was chosen as Nasir El-Rufai’s running mate in 2019, explaining that he did not want to oppose his daughter politically.

Balarabe became deputy governor in May 2019 after serving as the running mate to former Governor El-Rufai in the 2019 governorship election. She retained the position after Sani selected her as his running mate for the 2023 election, which they won.