Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Confirms the Passing of Revered Islamic Scholar Sheikh Saeed Abubakari

• NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia confirmed the death of Sheikh Saeed Abubakari in a Facebook post on September 8, 2026
• Sheikh Saeed Abubakari led the Anbariya Sunni Community in Tamale and transformed the Anbariya Institute into a centre of excellence
• Bawumia described the late Sheikh as a towering figure in Islamic scholarship who devoted his life to teaching and moral guidance

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, has paid tribute to a prominent Islamic leader, Sheikh Saeed Abubakari, following his passing.

In a Facebook post dated September 8, 2026, Bawumia announced the death of Sheikh Saeed Abubakari, who served as the leader of the Anbariya Sunni Community in Tamale.

The NPP flagbearer described receiving the news with deep sadness.

Sheikh Saeed Abubakari's legacy in Ghana

Bawumia honoured the late Sheikh with a heartfelt tribute, describing him as a pillar of Islamic learning and community leadership in Ghana. He wrote:

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"Indeed, to Allah we belong, and indeed, to Him we will return. Yesterday, I received the sad news of the passing of Sheikh Saeed Abubakari, the leader of the Anbariya Sunni Community in Tamale. Sheikh Saeed Abubakari was a towering figure in Islamic scholarship in Ghana. He devoted his life to teaching, preaching, and providing moral guidance to the Anbariya community. An erudite scholar in the Islamic sciences, he championed the pursuit of knowledge and, led the transformation of the Anbariya Institute into a center of excellence. I send my sincere condolences to the family of Sheikh Saeed Abubakari and the Anbariya community. May Allah grant him jannah."

The Facebook post below contains Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s touching tribute to Sheikh Saeed Abubakari.

Ghanaians react to Sheikh Saeed Abubakari's death

The post drew an outpouring of condolences from social media users, many of whom reflected on the Sheikh's spiritual impact.

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Adjetey Suleman Adjei wrote:

"Amen to this, amen."

Bashar Abdulai added:

"May Allah be pleased with our humble father."

Salifu Abdul Matinu shared:

"We express a hope that God bestows the highest degrees of paradise upon him, forgives his deficiencies, and extends forgiveness to his family, the Sunni community in Tamale, and all deceased believers."

Kataali Zaa Nyaya Zayed wrote:

"May his sins be forgiven by Allah."

Mohammed Abdulai Mashood offered:

"Our condolences to the family."

Dr Bawumia's touching tribute to Samira

YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia publicly declared his love for his wife, Samira Bawumia, as she celebrated her birthday on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

The former Vice President turned to X to share a warm and affectionate tribute, using the platform to express his devotion in a way that quickly captured public attention.

Source: YEN.com.gh