Hajiya Khadija Musdafa, widow of the late Lamido of Adamawa Aliyu Musdafa and mother in-law of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, is dead.
Hajiya Khadija passed away in Yola Monday evening, according to a statement by Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to the former vice president said.
He quoted Atiku Abubakar, Wazirin Adamawa, as expressing sadness over the loss, adding that the former VP remembers Hajiya Khadija for her kindness and compassion, which benefited many including Atiku himself.
“Hajiya was like a mother to me and treated me with love and compassion, especially after I lost my beloved mother. It will be difficult to forget her. I will however take solace in the memory that she lived an impactful life”, the former Vice President was quoted to have said Monday night.
The former Vice President on behalf of his family, expresses deepest condolences to the Lamido of Adamawa HRH Muhammadu Barkindo Aliyu Musdafa and the Musdafa royal family.
The Waziri also condoles with the government and people of Adamawa state.
He prays that the Almighty Allah will forgive her sins and grant her Aljannah Fiddaus. Hajiya Khadija Musdafa will be buried tomorrow in Yola, Adamawa State.
