Kaduna deputy governor’s father dies
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, father of Kaduna State Deputy Governor Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, has died, Governor Uba Sani announced. In a condolence message published on Monday, the governor expressed his sympathies to the family and paid tribute to the former education administrator, according to Punch.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced on Monday the death of Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, father of Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, Kaduna’s deputy governor. In a condolence message, he expressed his sympathy to the bereaved family on behalf of the state government and residents, Punch reports.
Abubakar Mohammed began his career as a teacher in 1960 before becoming education officer of the Jama’a Local Authority and then administrator of Sanga Local Government Area. He also served as Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State under former head of state Sani Abacha, according to Punch.
Hadiza Balarabe became deputy governor of Kaduna in May 2019 after being selected as Nasir El-Rufai’s running mate in the governorship election. She retained the position after being selected by Uba Sani as his running mate for the 2023 election, which they won.
