Uba Sani Joins Deputy Governor’s Family in Mourning Her Father

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani attended prayers for Abubakar Mohammed, the late father of Deputy Governor Hadiza Balarabe, after his death on Monday. The gathering brought the governor together with the bereaved family and members of the Kaduna community as they marked the loss of a respected elder. The Janaza prayer took place at Dan Fodio Mosque in Unguwan Sanusi, Kaduna South, before Mohammed was buried at Bashama Road Cemetery according to Islamic rites. A three-day prayer session was also held at Balarabe’s official residence on Tafawa Balewa Way, with relatives, government officials, religious and traditional leaders, friends and well-wishers in attendance. Speaking for the state government, Sani offered condolences to his deputy and her family. He said the government shared their grief and was keeping them in its prayers. The governor acknowledged that losing a parent leaves a profound absence, and expressed hope that the family would find comfort in their memories and in the guidance Mohammed had given them. Sani described the deceased as kind-hearted and committed to his community, saying he had been available to people who sought his advice. He also spoke of Mohammed as a mentor and father figure to many, adding that his death was a loss beyond the immediate family for those who had benefited from his counsel and generosity. Several Islamic clerics led prayers for the deceased during the gathering. Sani prayed for Allah’s mercy on Mohammed and for strength for the family as they mourn. His attendance and public tribute placed the governor alongside his deputy during a solemn family occasion, while the prayers reflected the wider circle of people who regarded her father as a source of support and guidance.