Tinubu mourns death of Tanzanian President Samia’s husband Hafidh Ameir Hassan

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences over the death of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan. In a statement, Tinubu described Hafidh as a lifelong companion to President Samia, noting that he had stood quietly beside her for almost five decades through various stages of her service to Tanzania. He extended his sympathies to Samia, their children, the Hassan family and the people of Tanzania, saying the loss had deprived President Samia of a partner and her children of a father. Tinubu also prayed that Almighty Allah grant Hafidh eternal rest and give Samia and her family the strength to bear the loss. While the announcement does not include details about the cause or date of Hafidh’s passing, it underscores the personal ties between Nigeria and Tanzania’s leadership. Such gestures often reflect broader diplomatic rapport and can influence cooperation on regional issues. How might this public expression of sympathy shape Nigeria-Tanzania relations moving forward?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/tinubu-mourns-death-of-tanzania-president-samias-husband/