Asiwaju Mashood Shittu (AMS), the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections, has announced the death of his mother, Alhaja Sidikatu Shittu.
Shittu disclosed the loss on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in a brief message expressing grief over his mother’s death.
Announcing the development on Facebook, he wrote: “Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. I lost my mother now. May Allah grant her Aljannah Firdaus.”
The deceased hailed from Ola Isale Compound, Offa, and was married to Alhaji Mustapha Oyewale Shittu of Shawo Aroworale Compound, Offa.
She was also the mother of Alhaji Sharafadeen Kola Shittu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Zimah Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited.
AMS is a political figure in Offa and a prominent member of the Kwankwasiyya Movement. He previously contested for the country’s highest political office and is currently seeking to represent Offa, Oyun and Ifelodun Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections.
May Allah forgive her shortcomings, grant her Aljannah Firdaus and give the bereaved family the strength to bear the loss.
