Kaduna came alive on Friday as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined political leaders, traditional rulers, clerics, and business elites for the wedding Fatiha of Nasirudeen, son of former Zamfara State governor, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, at the Sultan Bello Mosque.
The high-profile ceremony drew dignitaries from across the country, turning Kaduna into a hub of political and social activity. Hotels were fully booked, while security was heightened, with surveillance and movement restrictions around the mosque.
President Tinubu, who was received at the Kaduna International Airport by Governor Uba Sani, was cheered by residents and party loyalists who lined the streets with banners and chants.
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After the nuptials, the President visited the residence of former President Muhammadu Buhari to condole with his family. He described Buhari as “a selfless leader whose contributions to Nigeria’s unity and progress remain indelible,” assuring the family of his continued support. Tinubu also paid a courtesy visit to former First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, at the Muhammadu Buhari Family House in Kaduna.
Among the notable figures present were Governors Nasir Idris of Kebbi, Umar Bago of Niger, Dikko Radda of Katsina, and AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara. Others included the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, and former APC chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
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The guest list also featured ex-governors Sule Lamido (Jigawa), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), Adamu Aliero (Kebbi), Ahmad Sani Yarima (Zamfara), Abdulfatai Ahmed (Kwara), and Aminu Bello Masari (Katsina).
Other attendees included retired Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai; former Communications Minister, Isa Ali Pantami; APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda; APC National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru; and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Traditional rulers at the event included the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II); the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade; and the Emir of Zazzau, Amb. Ahmad Bamali.
Renowned clerics such as Sheikh Kabiru Gombe, Sheikh Bala Lau, and Kaduna State CAN Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, offered prayers for the newlyweds and the nation.
The groom, Nasirudeen, tied the knot with Safiyya Shehu Idris, daughter of Alhaji Shehu Tahir-Malumfashi.
Residents described the occasion as one of Kaduna’s most significant social and political gatherings in recent times, noting the massive influx of guests despite traffic restrictions.
