By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa
Kano State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo, on Saturday served as the Waliyyi (marriage guardian) at the wedding ceremony of Fatima Shehu Aliyu, daughter of Hon. Shehu Aliyu Ungogo, former Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano Central Senatorial District.
The wedding ceremony, held at the residence of the former APC chairman in Ungogo Local Government Area, attracted family members, friends, political associates and well-wishers who gathered to witness the solemnisation of the marriage.
During the ceremony, the Deputy Governor formally gave out the bride in marriage and offered prayers for a peaceful, successful and enduring union. He urged the couple to build their home on the principles of mutual respect, understanding, patience and the fear of Allah.
In a related development, Alhaji Garo also served as Waliyyi at the wedding of Aisha Uba Muhammad Danbayye, daughter of Hon. Uba Danbayye Ajingi, an APC chieftain in Kano State.
The wedding solemnisation, held at the residence of the former Chairman of Ajingi Local Government Area, joined Aisha Uba Muhammad and Ibrahim Bala Abubakar in holy matrimony in the presence of relatives, community leaders and dignitaries from across the state.
Speaking at the event, the Deputy Governor congratulated the families of the bride and groom and prayed for Allah’s blessings upon the newly married couple. He described marriage as a sacred institution and encouraged the couple to uphold the values of love, tolerance and responsibility in their new home.
Meanwhile, Alhaji Garo paid a sympathy visit to Alhaji Ibrahim Sale, former Chairman of Tarauni Local Government Area, who is currently receiving treatment following an illness at his residence in Unguwa Uku Quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area.
