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Body of President's mother arrives in Tamale (Photos)
The deceased popularly known as Hajia died on Tuesday night in Accra. She will be buried in Busunu near Damongo.
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The body was flown in an Airforce MI17 Helicopter from Airforce base in Accra to Busunu.
Janaza prayers led by Alhaji Nuhu Kamagtey, Gonja Community Imam of Accra were said at the tarmac of the Airforce base before takeoff.
The deceased popularly known as Hajia died on Tuesday night in Accra. The President had earlier that day started his accounting to the people tour in the Greater Accra region. He called it off afterwards to mourn with his family.
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The cause of death is not readily known but Pulse News understands that the deceased who was popularly known as Hajia was very old and could barely move.
Hajia will be buried today according to Muslim tradition.
President John Dramani Mahama after the death expressed profound sadness at the death of his mother. In a message to his mother on his official Twitter account, President Mahama said, "...Fare thee well "Mami". I'll forever miss your gentle dignity."
Meanwhile other high personalities both home and abroad have expressed their sympathy and support to the president.
Abibata Sluwu is survived by six children including the President.
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