President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has consoled his vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on the death of his mother Hajia Mariama Bawumia.

Madam Mariama passed away peacefully in Accra today, Monday 13 September 2021.

Burial is Scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday, 14 September 2021 in Walewale.

She was 82.

Nana Akufo-Addo consoling, his vice said “on behalf of my wife, Rebecca, my family, the Government, and the people of Ghana, I convey deep sympathies to the Vice President, Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on the sad loss of his mother, Hajia Mariama Bawumia.”

Nana Akufo-Addo prayed for strength for Dr Bawumia and his family “in these very difficult times. May Allah grant her soul eternal rest and the highest level of Jannah.”

Meanwhile, former President John Mahama has also called Dr Bawumia to commiserate with him.

the former Ghanaian leader on Facebook said: "I just got off the phone with my brother, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia", to console him and the entire family on the loss of their mother, Hajia Mariama Bawumia earlier this morning.