The mother of the Vice President passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, after a short illness. In a statement copied to GhanaWeb, the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council described the death of Hajia Bawumia as a big loss to the country. "On behalf of the President and members of the National Executive Council of the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC), we convey our deepest condolences to the Vice-President, the children, family and the New Patriotic Party in this most difficult time. This loss is not only to the Bawumia family but to Ghana as a country and it is our prayer that the Lord will strengthen and comfort the bereaved family in this most difficult time. Below is the statement by GPCC:MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE TO THE BAWUMIA FAMILYThe Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) received with shock and sadness the news of the passing of Hajia Mariama Bawumia, mother of His Excellency Alhaji Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Vice-President of the Republic of Ghana on Monday, 13th September 2021.

Source: GhanaWeb September 15, 2021 18:22 UTC