A notable event unfolded recently as Nasiru El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State, led a delegation to the residence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Asokoro. The purpose of the visit was to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage to the family of Kashim Imam.
The gathering was attended by several high-profile figures, underscoring the significance of the occasion. Among the dignitaries present were the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and former governors Sule Lamido of Jigawa State and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State.
AbdulRasheed Shehu, Special Assistant (Broadcast Media) to the former Vice President, shared a statement on X, accompanied by photos of the event. He noted, “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.”
The event highlighted the respect and esteem in which Atiku Abubakar is held, as well as the importance of this union.
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