As the Sharia court of appeal in Kwara state issued a Marriage certificate to Abdul Baasit Ogbara and Raabihah from the family of late Imam Ayub & Alhaja Fatima Muhammad at an even center in Lagos, Nigeria Political heavy weight personalities which include the Vice President Kassim Shettima, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Senator Abiru, Honourable Babajimi Benson, Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon, were among the political stakeholders from the ruling All Progressive Party that witnessed the holy matrimony.
Since both Islamic and Christianity religion prescribed that when there is holy matrimony of couples, it must be consummated in front of witnesses. Newsconnect reports that the presence of political dignitaries aforementioned at the ceremony was not out of place.
Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Executive Governor of Ogun State didn’t just only witness the ceremony, but also lifted the couples in prayers.
In his words, he said;
“I have come on behalf of my family and the entire government of Ogun State to be a witness to this Union that is being consummated here today and to also join the family in praying for the couples, that as the God almighty has joined the family together, will keep them joined together for the rest of their lives.
“They will enjoy their matrimony in happiness, this union will be blessed with children children.
“I choose to come because of the person of Honourable Kafilat Ogbara. She is a very tenacious, experienced , dependable, loyal , consistent and reliable Politician and friend.
“At a few times like this, you show someone how much they are appreciated. To decide to come as a witness here at this celebration, I have come to celebrate with her and the family, solidarize with her that God has given her the grace, to see her son get married. God will continue to give Ogbara and her well wishers reasons to celebrate in their families”. He said.
The Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria who at the event ably represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu referred the couples to the benefit of Marriage Under Islamic law as reeled out by the guest lecturer. He enjoined the couples to uphold marriage virtues as postulated by the Shariah law and wished the two families well as they unite as one.
Honourable Kafilat Ogbara, the mother of the groom appreciated all rank and files that graced her auspicious occasion.
In an interview with journalists at the event , she said;
“Alihamdulilah, I give all the glory to almighty Allah for making this day possible. My son Abdul Basit got married to Rabiah. We are blessed to have the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria ably represented by the Vice President Alhaji Kassim Shettima. Of course my Governor was represented by his wife and the Governor of Ogun State. A lot of other well meaning Nigerians, Ministers, Senators, National Assembly members, and everybody all came. Am so elated and humbled and I thank Almighty Allah for making this day a glorious day”. She said.
Dignitaries that witnessed the Neekah ceremony include Vice President Kasim Shettima, Her Excellency Dr, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Governor Dapo Abiodun, Pa Tajudeen Olusi, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, Senator Ganiu Solomon, Senator Olorunnibe Mamora, Senator Kingsley Ogunlewe, Senator Idiat Adebule, Honourable Jimi Benson, Honourable Jokomba, Oba Elegushi, Tunde Balogun, Agoro among others.
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