Former Second Lady, Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama, passed on in April this year. After her immediate burial in Tamale in accordance with Islamic customs, a State funeral (adua) was held on Saturday June 4 in Accra for her.
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu officiated the ceremony, which was graced by President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Bawumia and a host of dignitaries from all walks of life.
Below are some pictures from the well-attended adua.
National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu officiated the State FuneralVice President Bawumia with the Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu.President Akufo-Addo exchanging Pleasantries with the National Chief Imam.The Holy Qur’an being recited to seek Allah’s mercy for the late Hajia Rahmatu Aliu Mahama.Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama, son of the late former 2nd Lady and MP for Yendi, with his siblingsFormer President John Agyekum Kufuor, under whose administration Hajia Ramatu was 2nd Lady between 2001 and 2009, also attended the well-attended funeral.Hon. Farouk Aliu Mahama greeting dignitaries.Reading of tributesThe Presidential daiseTraditional rulers were well representedVice President Bawumia, flanked by the First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo and his wife, 2nd Lady Samira Bawumia2nd Lady Samira Bawumia, going through the funeral brochureGeneral Secretary of the NPP reading a tribute on behalf of the NPPPresident Akufo-Addo interacting with Vice President Bawumia.The Islamic-themed State funeral, was also laced with culture as the nation prayed for the former 2nd Lady.Hon. Farouk Aliu Mahama
