Hajia Hauwa Momoh, widow of the late Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero, has made a desperate appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, seeking financial assistance to secure an apartment in Lagos State and provide for her household.
The widow, who is also the daughter of the late Otaru of Auchi in Edo State, Ahmed Momoh, expressed deep concern over the alleged abandonment by the royal family.
Hajia Hauwa Momoh’s plea highlights the severe financial difficulties she and her daughter, Zainab Ado Bayero, have been facing. In a heartfelt interview, she described their situation as “hell,” urging well-meaning Nigerians, especially those who respected her late husband, to come to their aid.
The call for help was also extended to prominent figures such as the Senate President and other influential Nigerians, drawing a comparison to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s situation, where they received assistance from Hollywood celebrity Tyler Perry after leaving the royal fold.
This plea follows a previous attempt by Zainab Jummai Ado Bayero to seek financial help from Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, which, according to Hajia Momoh, did not fully resolve their challenges. Zainab’s public appeal had led to backlash on social media, where she was accused of squandering the funds provided by the governor—a claim her mother vehemently denies.
Hajia Hauwa Momoh emphasized that her daughter’s actions were driven by a sense of duty and love, putting aside personal pride to support the family during this difficult time. She expressed hope that the attacks on her daughter would cease, urging Nigerians to offer their support.
The appeal has drawn attention to the broader issues facing the family of the late Emir, highlighting the complexities of life after the loss of a prominent figure. The situation underscores the challenges that can arise when traditional support structures fail to meet the needs of those left behind.