In a heartwarming video circulating online, 95-year-old Hajia Souad Mohammed El Rouby Sinare, a respected mother of the former Ambassador to Egypt and Saudi Arabia, H.E. Alhaji Said Sinare, is seen fervently praying for John Dramani Mahama’s electoral victory on December 7. This remarkable display of support and faith has garnered viral reactions from people across various demographics on social media, providing a significant boost to Mahama’s campaign.
As the wife of the late Major Saleh Said Sinare, Hajia El-Rouby’s prayers not only seek victory for the National Democratic Congress flagbearer but also call for peaceful elections. Her heartfelt words highlight the hope that Mahama’s leadership will help alleviate the struggles faced by Ghanaians.
Hajia El-Rouby, whose husband was the first Ghanaian Muslim to study in Egypt and served as a soldier in the Ghana Armed Forces and its first Chief Imam, echoes sentiments expressed by respected analysts, such as Fitch Solutions, which predicts a landslide victory for Mahama. She has also urged Ghanaians to commit to peaceful elections.