General News of Thursday, 22 March 2007

Source: Hawafoudation Cordinators

Hawa Yakubu: A Pictogram That Brought Hope Many

Hawa Yakubu, was a gorgeous mother who filled the lives of those who knew her with a treasured and a haunting ray of sunshine. Her continuous generating of her brand of magic brought her into alliance with great men. Her tenacity is beyond compare

She was someone who simply loved life, and loved those that were blessed as much as necessary to be a part of her life. All over Africa she was a representation of altruistic humanity.

Her unambiguous contagious personality would literally light up the room whenever she walked in. Yet, Hawa would always be there for people; to listen to their problems and was more than willing to do everything within her means to help them out.

Hawa had a strong understanding of the presence of God in one’s endeavours to make a difference. HAWA touched the lives of all who knew her in such a special and unique way.

YOUR NEVER-ENDING LOVE, CONCERN AND SACRIFICE MAKE YOU AN ARCHETYPE OF A GREAT MOTHER AND THE DOYEN OF CONTEMPORARY WOMEN POLITICS IN GHANA.

Hawa Yakubu: YOU CONVEYED TOLERANCE AND DIVERSITY

Hawa Yakubu: YOU WERE MULTICULTURAL AND DYNAMIC

Hawa Yakubu: A FOUNT OF HOPE FOR THE DESTITUTE IN SOCIETY

This has hurt too many people. Mummy, may your soul Rest in Perfect Peace. God shall wipe all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. -Revelation 21:4

Allen Joe Opoku, Michael Appiah and Cherise your grand- daughter (Hawafoudation Cordinators)