Ahmed Indimi, the son of a Maiduguri multi-millionaire, Mohammed Indimi, today, Friday, formally married Zahra, daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory with friends, political associates, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), governors, lawmakers and others in attendance.
The wedding Fatiha took place after the Deputy Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Sheikh Ibrahim Makari, performed the two Rakah of Friday Jumma’at Prayer.
A representative of the Indimi family whose name was not disclosed, paid 12 gold coins which was converted and valued at N250,000, the amount for the dowry.
The Sarkin Fulanin Daura, Alhaji Yusuf Sani, gave out Zahra on behalf of the Buhari family.
At the wedding were former Lagos State Governor, Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Namadi Sambo, Senate President Bukola Saraki and Chief Bisi Akande. Others were governors Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir El-rufai, Umaru Almakura, Yahaya Bello and Aminu Masari.
Reception was held at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, where several other dignitaries, including the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, House of Reps Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Chief Arthur Eze, Otedola and others were in attendance.
Zahra Buhari had earlier made it clear that she loved tradition which she said made her unique.
Zahra Buhari, the beautiful daughter of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, tied the knot to Ahmed Indimi, son of billionaire oil magnate Mohammed Indimi, at the federal capital in Abuja.
“I respect tradition, it is what makes us unique.. For my kamu, I insisted on wearing the rich blue traditional Fulani fabric that was worn by generations before us and @hudayya delivered! MUA @mamzabeauty.. @bighstudios . I am proudly #fulani #fulanibride #zahmed2016 #Alhamdulillah,” she wrote. [myad]
