Prominent political figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, gathered in Katsina today to pay their respects at the burial of Hajiya Aya Dada, the late mother of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. The solemn ceremony attracted a diverse array of political leaders, dignitaries, and well-wishers from across the country.
The burial, held in the Yar’Adua family compound, was marked by heartfelt tributes and expressions of sympathy for the family. Vice President Shettima, speaking at the event, praised Hajiya Aya Dada’s legacy of kindness, humility, and dedication to her family and community. He extended condolences to the Yar’Adua family on behalf of the federal government, emphasizing the importance of unity and support during such times of loss.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi also shared their condolences, highlighting the late matriarch’s role in nurturing a family that has significantly contributed to Nigeria’s political landscape. Both leaders emphasized the need for unity and reconciliation in the nation’s political space, using the occasion to foster goodwill across party lines.
Other notable attendees included governors, senators, and high-profile members of the business community, all of whom expressed their sympathies and support for the Yar’Adua family.
The ceremony underscored the enduring respect and affection that many Nigerians hold for the Yar’Adua family, whose contributions to the nation continue to resonate. The presence of such a wide array of political figures at the burial also served as a reminder of the unifying power of shared respect and common humanity, transcending political differences.
Hajiya Aya Dada’s death marks the end of an era for the Yar’Adua family, but her legacy lives on through her children’s continued service to Nigeria