{
  "id": 19219100,
  "title": "Kaduna deputy governor loses father, Uba Sani mourns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/kaduna-deputy-governor-loses-father-uba-sani-mourns-19219100",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:18:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/kaduna-deputy-governor-loses-father-uba-sani-mourns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani announced the passing of Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, the deputy governor, on Monday. The governor expressed condolences to Balarabe and her family, sharing in their sorrow. He prayed for the deceased in Allah's mercy, asking for forgiveness for any shortcomings and granting him a place in Jannah.\n\nBalarabe's father, Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, was a former education administrator and public servant. He began his career as a teacher in 1960, eventually becoming an education officer in Jama’a Local Authority and later the administrator of Sanga Local Government Area. Mohammed served as Resident Electoral Commissioner in Oyo State during General Sani Abacha's administration.\n\nIn 2020, Mohammed spoke to The Sun about his daughter's appointment as deputy governor, describing it as one of the happiest moments of his life. He supported her after she was chosen as Nasir El-Rufai's running mate in 2019, explaining that he wanted to remain politically neutral despite leaving the Peoples Democratic Party. Balarabe assumed the position of deputy governor in May 2019, serving under former Governor El-Rufai. She retained the role after the successful 2023 election, running as Sani's running mate.",
  "summary": "Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has announced the death of Alhaji Abubakar Mohammed, the father of his deputy, Dr Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-deputy-governor-loses-father-uba-sani-mourns/",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}