Walewale in the North East Region, was thrown into a state of mourning following the death of Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia‘s mother, Hajia Mariama Bawumia.

The burial, attracted a mammoth crowd of mourners from far and near, to pay their last respects.

Scores of dignitaries also trooped to Dr. Bawumia’s family house at Kperiga to commiserate with him.

The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osmanu Shaributu, was also present.

Mourners from all political divides, state agencies, among others, joined the bereaved family to give Hajia Bawumia a befitting burial.

According to reports, she had been unwell and hospitalised over the past few weeks.

She was in Accra for medical treatment when she gave up the ghost.

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