By: Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri.
In a high-profile gathering, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar played host to the family of Kashim Imam, led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, at his Asokoro residence. The occasion marked a significant milestone – the formal request for the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage.
The event drew a plethora of distinguished guests, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, among others. The union is set to bring together two prominent Nigerian families, sparking excitement and well-wishes from across the political spectrum.
Details of the upcoming wedding remain under wraps, but sources close to the families indicate a grand celebration is in the works. As the preparations unfold, Nigerians will be keeping a keen eye on this significant union.