By Sam Kayode
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and political heavy weights storm Maiduguri for wedding of daughter of Shehu of Borno
The Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has led a Presidential delegation to the wedding fatiha of the daughter of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Garbai Elkanemi in Maiduguri.
Other members of the delegation included the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, National Security Adviser, Major General Babagana Monguno, Director General National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Ahmed Abubakar, Chief Executive Officer NNPC Limited, Mele Kyari and Ambassador Babagana Kingibe.
The Maiduguri Central Mosque which was the venue of the ceremony was filled to the capacity with many dignitaries, politicians, traditional rulers and their coteries as well wishers from across the country.
The royal wedding which was between the son of the Kanuri Emir of Lafiya Umar Sidi Bage and daughter of Shehu of Borno Aisha Shehu Abubakar was also attended by 86 emirs and chiefs from different parts of the country.
Borno state Governor Prof Babagana Zulum acted on behalf of the family of the bride while his counterpart the Governor of Nasarawa Abdullahi Sule represented the family of the groom during the final rites to seal the nuptials.
The marriage solemnisation was officiated by the Chief Imam of Borno Imam Laisu Ibrahim under the watchful eyes of the Shehu upon the payment of one million naira as bride price.
Prayers were later offered for peaceful 2023 elections and stability of Borno and the entire country.
The Vice President and other dignitaries were later hosted to a launch at the presidential lodge at the Government House Maiduguri.
