The mother of Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has passed on, Tuesday.

Communications Minister, Dr Edward Omane Boamah confirmed Abiba Nnaba’s death to Joynews.

She died on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. She is survived by six children including the President.

The family of Abiba Nnaba at Busunu  in the Northern region is yet to be officially notified as tradition demands, but sympathisers have began gathering at the traditional home of the first gentleman's mother.

Her body will be flown to Busunu from Accra today for burial in accordance with Islamic tradition.