The Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Haruna Iddrisu, is in mourning after losing his mother, Hajia Mariama, who passed away at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra.
Information gathered indicates that Hajia Mariama had been battling an illness before her passing.
As a respected figure in Ghanaian politics, Haruna Iddrisu has received an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, friends, and well-wishers.
Haruna Iddrisu, a stalwart of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has had a distinguished career in politics, serving as Minister for Communications, Minister for Trade and Industry, and Minister for Employment and Labour Relations.
It is the second death recorded within a week involving the parents of high-profile personalities.
This incident comes after the mother of gospel singer Empress Gifty, Evangelist Agnes Annan, passed on.
Affectionately known as Agaga, she died after a short illness on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Empress Gifty took to her Facebook page to announce the sudden incident.
She eulogised her late mother as the pillar of strength and love of the family.
The musician noted that further arrangements would be shared in due course.