By Murtala Issah.
The Islamic final funeral rites, known as ‘Adua’ for the late Hajia Mariama Bawumia, has been performed at Kperiga, in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North East Region.
The late Hajia Bawumia, who was affectionately called Maame, was the mother of Vice President, Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia. She died on 13th September 2021, in Accra, at age 81, and was buried on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Walewale, in accordance with Islamic customs.
The children in a tribute said their late mother encouraged them to take education seriously.
President Akufo-Addo, in the company of the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, described the late Hajia Bawumia as a woman of “unfailing courtesy”, who welcomed friends of her son to her home.
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, who led Islamic prayers, reminded the gathering that death is no respecter of persons. He called on all to reflect on their lives and prayed for the peaceful repose of the soul of the late Hajia Mariama Bawumia.
Sheikh Sharubutu expressed gratitude to Allah for the peaceful co-existence among people of different faiths, which is critical for national unity.
