Hajia Adama Musah, Mother of Former NPA CEO Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Passes Away

Hajia Adama Musah, the mother of the former Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, has passed away. The family confirmed the news on Friday, June 12, 2026, noting that she transitioned peacefully after a brief illness. Her passing marks a significant loss for the family, who described her as a beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt whose presence will be deeply missed within her community and the wider family circle.

In accordance with Islamic traditions, the family has scheduled the funeral rites (Janaza) to take place on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The prayers are set to be held at the Police Mosque located in Cantonments, Accra, starting at 10:00 a.m. This ceremony will serve as a gathering for family members, friends, and sympathizers to pay their final respects to the matriarch before the final interment.

Following the funeral prayers, the body of Hajia Adama Musah will be laid to rest at the Madina Muslim Cemetery. The formal announcement of her passing and the detailed burial arrangements were issued by Haruna Maiga, an aide to Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid. The family has extended an open invitation to the public, friends, and well-wishers to join them in the funeral rites as they honor her life and legacy.

Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, the bereaved son, is a prominent figure in Ghanaian public service, having served in high-profile roles including Minister for Information and Minister for Inner-City and Zongo Development, before his tenure at the National Petroleum Authority. As the family prepares for the burial rites, condolences continue to pour in from across the political and social spectrum, acknowledging the loss of a woman who was a foundational pillar for her family.