President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday led heavyweight politicians to Kano for the wedding Fatiha of Governor Abdullahi Ganduje’s daughter, Fatima, and her groom, Idris Ajimobi.
The wedding of Fatima and Idris, the son of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State took place around 12:30 pm at the Kano Central Mosque.
The wedding proceedings were conducted by the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, who was supported by the Chief Imam of Kano, Prof. Sani Zaharaddeen.
President Buhari, who stood for the groom, gave out the N50,000 dowry to All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Bola Tinubu, who represented the bride at the occasion.
Among other important personalities that attended the grand wedding Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos, Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna, Abubakar Yari of Zamfara State, Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa Stata and several others.
Also in attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha; Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari, and Senior Special Assistant to President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
Others members of the Federal Executive Council, members of the National Assembly, members of the business community, politicians as well as members of the diplomat corps were also present.
The event, which was also attended by prominent Islamic scholars and other well-wishers from across the country, witnessed a large turnout of residents and very tight security.
