Tinubu’s Ministers’ Nine Children to Wed Same Day

Bello Matawalle, the Nigerian Minister of State for Defence, is currently celebrating multiple significant events, as reported by Champions News.

The former Governor of Zamfara State, who has 30 children from four wives, is set to marry off five of his sons and four daughters on the same day, February 26, at the Central Mosque in Abuja.

Yusuf Idris, the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, confirmed the authenticity of the wedding invitation card and stated that he is a member of the wedding committee.

Final arrangements are reportedly in place to ensure a smooth and successful ceremony.

“By the grace of God, the ceremony will be conducted at the Abuja Central Mosque on February 6. I also want to say that the minister’s children who are getting married are five sons and four daughters.

“I am among the committee members for this great occasion, and as I speak to you now, arrangements have reached an advanced stage to ensure a smooth ceremony in Abuja next month,” said Mr Idris.

The children listed on the invitation card were Ibrahim, Suraj, Safiya, Maryam, Aisha, Fahad, Muh’d, Nana Firdausi and Farida.

Mr Matawalle served as Governor of Zamfara State between 2019 and 2023.

He is married to four wives, Aisha, Balkisu, Fatimah and Sadiya Matawalle.