The ancient town of Bichi, Kano State on Friday went agog as the son of President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, married the daughter of the Emir of Bichi, Zahra Nasiru Ado-Bayero.
The father of the bridegroom was among thousands of dignitaries who attended the wedding on Friday afternoon.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the wedding Fatiha was conducted at the Emir’s Palace, with the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami, presiding, after payment of N500,000 as dowry.
Alhaji Aminu Dantata stood as representative of the bride, while Alhaji Mamman Daura stood for the bridegroom during the wedding.
Shortly after the religious rites, Pantami then prayed to the Almighty Allah to bless the marriage and grant the couple pious children.
Sheikh Qaribullahi Nasiru Kabara, the leader of Qadiriyya Islamic Sect in West Africa, also prayed for the couple and advised them to live in peace and harmony.
Dignitaries that attended the wedding included Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Ahmad Lawan; Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari; and several state governors.
Others were ministers, members of the National and State Assembly, Emirs, diplomats, politicians and well-wishers, among others.
NAN also reports that the father of bride, Alhaji Nasiru Ado-Bayero, will be presented with the Staff of Office by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Saturday in Bichi.
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