The family of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has been thrown into mourning. This followed the loss of his mother-in-law, Hajiya Asiya Gauyama. Ganduje’s Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, announced her death in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday......READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
In his statement, Olofu expressed heartfelt condolences to the former Kano Governor and his wife, Prof. Hafsatu Ganduje. He also mentioned that a funeral prayer would be held in Kano today before her interment, in accordance with Islamic traditions.
“It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt sympathy that we announce the passing of Hajiya Asiya Muhammad Gauyama, the beloved mother of Prof Hafsatu Ganduje, the wife of the National Chairman of the APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,” the statement read.
Olofu described Gauyama as “a revered matriarch, whose life was characterised by her unwavering commitment to family, community, and faith.” He added, “Her passing is a profound loss, not only to her immediate family but also to all who knew and loved her.”
The funeral prayer is scheduled for 2 pm today at Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s residence on Miyangu Road, Kano. “On behalf of the national chairman and the entire APC family, we extend our deepest sympathies to Prof Hafsatu and her family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they navigate through this period of grief and loss,” Olofu conveyed.
“May Almighty Allah grant Hajiya Asiya Muhammad Gauyama eternal rest and provide comfort to her family and loved ones,” the statement concluded.
This sorrowful news follows closely after the Vice President Kashim Shettima’s was bereaved. Shettima lost his own mother-in-law, Maryam Albishir. She died in Kano on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. She was 69 years old.
