Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, are confirmed to be safe and in good health in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, while performing Umrah.

The office of former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has confirmed that he and his wife, Hajia Samira Bawumia, are safe and headed to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, addressing public concern after media reports suggested they were evacuated from Qatar.