In a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Garba Shehu, the ex-president described the deceased, who was the mother of Gen. Shehu Yar’Adua, his friend and classmate, as a mother of great righteousness.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the late Dada was also the mother of late former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and the senator representing Katsina Central, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua.
In sympathizing with the family on the demise of the matriarch of the Yar’Adua family, Buhari said the news of her passing was extremely sad.
“She was a mother who cared for her family as she did us, the friends of her children. Her virtuous life was an inspiration to us and all who came close to her.
“Her righteousness and high values of life gave the country a set of successful and patriotic leaders.
“May Allah grant her Jannatul Firdaus,” Buhari said.
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