The glamorous wedding reception of the daughter of Bauchi State Governor Sen. Bala Mohammed brought together personalities from different political leanings, including former President Goodluck Jonathan and Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
Hauwa Bala Mohammed and her groom Muhammad Lawan tied the knot recently in Bauchi. It is the second reception for the new couple, the first one held in Bauchi last week.
Former First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, Hajiya Titi Atiku Abubakar, current and serving first ladies as well as socialite and philanthropist, Mrs Bola Shagaya and the Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Paulin Tallen, graced the occasion along with traditional rulers, captains of industry and others.
The venue of the reception, the International Conference Center, Abuja, was made cosy with elaborate floral decor, glittering lights and the serenading performance of Bayelsa-born super star, Timi Dakolo whose rendition heralded the grand entry of the bride and bridegroom.
The distinguished women at the occasion, wives of the governors of Sokoto state, Hajiya Maryam Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state and Hajiya Falmata Zulum, as well as others, led by the First Lady of Kaduna state, Hajiya Hadiza el-Rufa’i, said the Northern Governors Wives Forum doesn’t discriminate along party lines as they are collectively working for the good of the country.
In her capacity as the ‘Mother of the Day’, Mrs el-Rufa’i urged the couple who “are almost perfect,” contrary to their “pictures we have seen,” to be not just lovers but friends as well.
In his goodwill message, Gov. Makinde, the ‘Father of the Day’, also expressed happiness, saying “I’m wearing agbada because I am happy. I hardly wear agbada. But I’m wearing one today because I’m happy.”
According to him, marriage is the beginning of a life long journey in which the couple should allow their individual dreams to flourish. “Both of you will change as time goes by. You should constantly keep calibrating the relationship. God and friendship will sustain you,” he prayed while congratulating and wishing them a happy married life.
There were equally many politicians at the event including former Senate Presidents Adolphus Wabara and Anyim Prius Anyim; Governors Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state, Godwin Obaseki of Edo state; and, Sen. Duoye Diri, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum together with Seyi Makinde of Bayelsa, Borno and Oyo states respectively.
Other dignitaries include some Deputy Governors, PDP NWC/ BOT members led by the Chairman of PDP Uche Secondus and Sen. Walid Jibril of the BOT respectively. Senators and members of the House of Representatives, serving and former state legislators were also in attendance.
