Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hosted a delegation led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai at his Asokoro residence in Abuja....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
This was contained in a statement, issued by AbdulRasheed Shehu, Special Assistant (Broadcast Media) to the former vice president, on Wednesday.
The statement said the visit was to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage to the family of Kashim Imam.
The event was graced by prominent figures, including National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, and former Jigawa State governors Sule Lamido and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, among others.
The statement posted on X alongside the pictures reads: “His Excellency Atiku Abubakar welcomed the family of Kashim Imam, led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai, to his Asokoro residence. The delegation came to formally request the hand of his daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage.
“Prominent dignitaries at the event include the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State among others.
“The mini gathering was a testament to the esteem in which His Excellency Atiku Abubakar is held, and the significance of the occasion. Abdul Rasheed Shehu Special Assistant (Broadcast Media) to H.E Atiku Abubakar, GCON August 21, 2024
