Shettima Represents Tinubu at Buhari’s Granddaughter’s Wedding, Pays Condolence Visits in Kaduna

Vice-President Kashim Shettima, on Saturday, attended the wedding fatiha of Ms. Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and Mr. Walid Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum.

The ceremony, held at the Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque, Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna, drew an array of dignitaries.

Shettima, who stood in for the bride, was accompanied by Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia; Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal; Minister of Transportation, Sen. Sa’idu Alkali; and Rep. Lawal Zannah.

Also in attendance were former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN); former EFCC Chairman, Abdulrasheed Bawa; Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari; former Director-General of the State Security Service, Malam Yusuf Bichi; and Alhaji Tahir Muhammad Tahir, among other prominent personalities.

Immediately after the wedding, the Vice-President visited the residence of the late President Buhari, where he consoled his widow, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu.

Shettima said, “I came to Kaduna to attend the wedding of Halima Junaid and after the wedding I decided to come and greet you and also to once again console you. I cannot come to Kaduna and go without coming to this house. May Allah grant his soul eternal rest and reward him with Aljannah and may Allah give you the fortitude to bear the loss.”

He added that he was specifically directed by President Tinubu to extend warm regards and reassure the family of his continued support.

Similarly, the Vice-President, on behalf of the President, paid a condolence visit to the APC National Vice Chairman (North West), Alhaji Garba Datti Muhammad, over the death of his son.

“When I was informed by my boss, His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, that I was going to Kaduna to attend the wedding of the granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, he said it is absolutely essential that you should represent me at the wedding fatiha and most importantly, go and pay a condolence visit to the National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who lost a son.

“On behalf of President Bola Tinubu, I want to convey our deep sympathy and condolences to our boss, our party leader, and to the governor of Kaduna State,” Shettima said.