Kenyan social media personality and political commentator Cassypool took to Facebook on Tuesday, September 8, to mourn the passing of Hafidh Ameir Hassan, the husband of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.X
Posting from Kizimkazi in Zanzibar, Cassypool offered his condolences in Swahili, extending his sympathies on behalf of his family and the youth of East Africa to those affected by the loss.
How did Cassypool comfort Mama Samia?
“Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji’un. Natoa Salamu Zangu Za Pole Na Rambirambi Kwa Niaba Ya Familia Yangu Pamoja Na Vijana Wa Afrika Mashariki, Kwa Familia, Ndugu, Jamaa Na Wote Walioguswa Na Msiba Huu,” he wrote, invoking the Islamic phrase of returning to God that is customarily recited upon hearing of a death.
He went on to pray that Allah grants the deceased forgiveness and a place in Jannatul Firdaus, while asking for strength and patience for the bereaved.
Cassypool is well known among East African social media followers for his vocal admiration of President Samia and his previously documented visit to Tanzania, where he met with her to express his support.
His decision to post from Kizimkazi, the very village where the late first gentleman was laid to rest, drew significant attention online.
All you need to know about Hafidh Ameir’s death
Hafidh Ameir Hassan, an agricultural academic and former researcher, passed away at around 8 am on September 7, while receiving specialised treatment at Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital in Zanzibar.
He had reportedly been managing a chronic heart condition for some time.
The death was formally announced by Tanzania’s Vice President Deogratius Ndejembi, who conveyed condolences to President Samia and the wider nation.
Funeral prayers, led by Zanzibar Grand Mufti Sheikh Saleh Omar Kaabi, were attended by a number of senior political figures including Zanzibar President Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba, and former presidents Jakaya Kikwete, Amani Abeid Karume and Dr Ali Mohammed Shein.
In keeping with Islamic traditions, Hafidh was buried on the same day at his family home in Kizimkazi, South Unguja Region.
He is survived by two widows, including President Samia Suluhu Hassan, four children and 15 grandchildren.
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Netizens react
Followers flooded the comments section with their own tributes.
@salumhamzahamza wrote:
“Pole sana Rais wetu Mama #SamiaSuluhuHassan kwa kuondokewa na mwenza wake, Mungu ampe kauli thabiti Marehemu, Allahuma amiiin.”
@junior_amrabat added:
“Mtu wa maana ww.”
@doreen_don2018 also commented:
“Pole sana Mh.Rais,”
while @bablly3 wrote:
“Pole sana Muheshimiwa Yakub.”
@goodluck_standard offered:
“May God heal the soul of our president @samia_suluhu_hassan TZ.”
