Atiku Abubakar has issued a moving tribute following the death of Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, the esteemed mother of his late mentor, Tafida Shehu Yar’Adua, the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua.

In his statement, Atiku Abubakar expressed profound sadness and shared his personal connection to the late matriarch. Atiku described Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua as a remarkable woman who had a significant impact on his life.

In the absence of his own mother, Atiku adopted Hajia Dada as a mother figure. He fondly remembered her home as a refuge where she extended love and hospitality to everyone who sought it.

Her kindness and welcoming spirit were hallmarks of her life, and she was revered as a mother of many. In his message, Atiku Abubakar conveyed his deepest condolences to the Yar’Adua family, acknowledging their immense loss.

He also expressed sympathy to the friends and associates of the Yar’Adua family, recognizing the widespread impact of Hajia Dada’s passing.

Furthermore, Atiku extended his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, underscoring the broader community’s shared grief.

Atiku concluded his tribute with prayers for Hajia Aya Dada Yar’Adua, asking for her sins to be forgiven and for her to be granted Aljannah Firdausi, the highest place in paradise.

His heartfelt message reflects both his personal loss and the collective mourning of those who knew and loved Hajia Dada.