The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of Madam Hajia Abiba Nnaba, mother of the President of Ghana.

In a condolence message to His Excellency Mr. John Dramani Mahama, the President of Republic of Ghana, the President has said, "I am saddened to learn that your beloved mother, Madam Hajia Abiba Nnaba, has passed away. I write to express my sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you have the strength to bear this irreparable personal loss.

She left this world with great dignity and pride as the mother of an illustrious son who has risen to become the President of her country, steering its destiny. May her soul rest in eternal peace!

I take this opportunity to thank you, once again, for the unstinting hospitality accorded to me during my just concluded State Visit to your country”.

This release issued at 1135 hrs.