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| Aminu Tambuwal |
Sokoto
Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, yesterday married Maryam Mairo-Mustapha as a second
wife in Kano,
A
very confused associate, who made the trip to Kano from Yola, was left bemused
after he was informed that the modest ceremony will involve only ladies and
close family members.
"This
is not how Governors wed," the associate, a former member of the House of
Representatives, said.
"Even
though I know situation is a bit hard in the country, I expected a ceremony
befitting his status as Governor. Even though we came from far for this, we
will respect his wish and pray for a matrimonial bliss for his new
family."
Reporters
in Kano had a hectic time trying to identify the venue of the wedding
activities. When they eventually did find it, it was at a family home of the
Mustaphas in Nasarawa area of the city.
Reports
indicate that a small number of 'women-only' IVs were sent out few days ago for
the ceremony in Kano to prepare the IT and Oil and Gas executive for the
journey to her new home.
Even
in Sokoto where Tambuwal is the Governor, many were not aware of the Kano
wedding. A senior female civil servant, who declined to be named, said after
waiting for official notification of the wedding, they gave up and decided
their presence may not be needed after all.
"We
actually organised ourselves waiting to be part of the wedding activities. Some
of us even prepared what to wear but yesterday (Thursday), we were told it
would be a private wedding and that only family members will attend.
"What
is the point of attending an event you are not invited. We didn't begrudge the
Governor. It is good he has shown to us that he is a man of modesty and we wish
him success in his marriage," the Director in one of the ministries, said.
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