Umaru Musa Yaradua: 6 Years After His Death - Politics

The immediate family members of former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, who died on May 5, 2010, are in London and plan to
hold special prayers to mark his sixth anniversary.


A source in the family said they were led by Yar’adua’s widow, Hajiya Turai and would offer special prayers for the repose of the former Nigerian leader’s soul.

Personal details
Born
16 August 1951 in
Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria

Died
5 May 2010 (aged 58)
Aso Villa, Abuja, FCT

Nationality
Nigeria

Political party
People's Democratic Party (1998–2010)

Other political affiliations
People's Redemption Party (Before 1989)
Social Democratic Party (1989–1998)

Spouse(s)
Turai Yar'Adua (1975–2010)
Hauwa Umar Radda (1992–97)

Children
Nine

Alma mater
Barewa College
Ahmadu Bello University

Religion
Islam

Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (16 August 1951 – 5 May 2010) was the 13th President of Nigeria. He served as governor of Katsina State in northern Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 28 May 2007. He was declared the winner of the controversial Nigerian presidential
election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007. He was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

In 2009, Yar'Adua left for Saudi Arabia to receive treatment for pericarditis. He returned to Nigeria on 2 May 2010, where he died on the 5th.


Please lets offer prayers for him..