(DDM) – Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has expressed deep condolences to Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over the passing of his mother, Hajiya Halima Mu’azu.
In a heartfelt message shared on his verified handle and obtained by Diaspora Digital Media (DDM), Obi described the late matriarch as a woman of “exemplary moral standards, compassion, and grace,” whose life of service and humility will continue to inspire generations.
He wrote, “My Dear elder brother, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu, Walin Darazo, with profound sorrow, I extend my deepest condolences to you and your family on the passing of your beloved mother, Hajiya Halima, a woman of exemplary moral standards, compassion, and grace whose legacy will forever inspire.”
Obi prayed for divine comfort for the Mu’azu family, asking Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest in Al-Jannat al-Firdaus and to strengthen her children and loved ones through the painful loss.
The condolence message has since attracted wide reactions on social media, with many Nigerians commending Obi for his empathy and humility in reaching out to leaders across political and religious divides.
According to DDM correspondents, Hajiya Halima Mu’azu was widely respected in Darazo, Bauchi State, for her charitable works and dedication to community development.
She was known for supporting widows, orphans, and indigent students through quiet acts of generosity that earned her admiration within and beyond her local community.
Political observers note that Obi’s condolence message reflects his consistent emphasis on unity and compassion across faiths and ethnic lines.
Despite political differences, he has often used personal gestures and public statements to promote mutual respect among Nigerians.
The former Anambra governor’s message concluded with words of prayer and solidarity: “May Allah grant her Al-Jannat al-Firdaus and bestow upon you and your family the strength to bear this irreparable loss. In sympathy and respect.”
The late Hajiya Halima’s burial, according to Islamic rites, took place in Darazo, Bauchi State, with prayers led by prominent clerics and attended by family members, community leaders, and sympathizers from across the country.