Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama (neè Egala) died on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

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The news was shared by his son, the Member of Parliament for the Yendi Constituency, Farouk Aliu Mahama, who said the late Mrs. Aliu Mahama passed on on April 7, 2022, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.

Below are some reactions of the Vice President and some top officials of the government on her death:

Inaa Lillah wa inaa ilaihi raji-un

I have learnt with sadness the passing of H.E. Hajia Rahmatu Mahama, former 2nd Lady of the Republic.

Hajia Rahmatu was a loving mother and a great source of inspiration to me. I will miss her dearly. May Allah grant her Jannatul Firdaus. pic.twitter.com/psBmYiLwdC

— Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (@MBawumia) April 7, 2022

I am sad to learn about the passing of Former Second Lady Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama. Hajia was a mother to all and will be fondly remembered.

May Allah grant her Jannatul Firdaus. pic.twitter.com/UZwcKjbIKZ

— Samira Bawumia (@SBawumia) April 7, 2022

Our condolences to the Aliu Mahama family, the people of Yendi and the entire nation on the loss of Hajia. May Allah grant her rest. pic.twitter.com/oUHXDA8uuN

— Kojo Oppong Nkrumah (@konkrumah) April 8, 2022

Deeply saddened by the death of Ghana’s Former Second Lady, H.E. Hajia Ramatu Mahama. I express my heartfelt condolences to my brother Hon. Farouk Aliu Mahama, Fayad, the siblings and entire family. pic.twitter.com/mrPu8ec7Wm

— Patrick Yaw Boamah (@pyboamah) April 7, 2022

He eulogised her for nurturing and guiding him to become a man of substance as the world celebrates Mother’s Day.

The son of late former Vice President, Aliu Mahama shared stunning pictures with his mother and wife, Nana Aisha Mahama on the occasion of Mother’s Day celebration.

The New Patriotic Party aspiring parliamentary candidate for Yendi said the discipline instilled in him by his mother has given a better perspective of life, thus, making him more compassionate about people.

“For a single mention on this auspicious day, I eulogise my MUM, Ramatu Mahama for the nurturing, the guidance and counsel you have given me that makes me appreciate a good life, for the discipline you instilled in me which made me stronger and made me a better person and most of all for the love and prayers. Because of you, I am me. Happy Mother’s Day, Mum!”

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Read the full statement below:

As today marks Mother’s Day, a day set aside to honor mothers, motherhood and the influence of mothers, I celebrate all women across the world.

For a single mention on this auspicious day, I eulogize my MUM, Ramatu Mahama for the nurturing, the guidance and counsel you have given me that makes me appreciate a good life, for the discipline you instilled in me which made me stronger and made me a better person and most of all for the love and prayers. Because of you, I am me. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom!

To my lovely beautiful wife and mother of my kids, you have been amazingly phenomenal with your love, care and patience with my kids and me.

And for my sisters, Hajia Salma Mahama and all my sisters, sisters like you are priceless. You have been a wonderful influence on me since I was born, and I know your own children feel the same way.

All mothers are of honour today and every day. We celebrate and extol you today. Thank you for making our houses homes to be. Wishing all mothers, my mother and all ladies who have played a motherly role in my life a healthy, prosperous and long life.