Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed his condolences to President John Dramani Mahama over the passing of his mother.

President Mahama lost him mother, Hajia Abiba Nnaba, on Tuesday night after a short illness.

Taking to Twitter on Wednesday a few hours after the news broke, Nana Akufo-Addo expressed his condolences not only to his arch-contender but also to his family.

“I extend my condolences to @JDMahama and his family on the passing of his mother, Madam Abiba Nnaba.

“May she rest in perfect peace.”

The late Hajia Abiba Nnaba is expected to be buried on Wednesday in accordance with Islamic tradition.

Source: 3news.com|Ghana

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