One of the twenty nine Nigerian governors who took oaths of office on May 29 has blessed himself with a new wife. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State took a third wife barely 24hours after his swearing-in ceremony.
The Governor tied the knot on Thursday with the daughter of his immediate past predecessor, Ibrahim Gaidam.
Buni’s new wife is Fatima Umi Adama Gaidam.
Umi Adama, who takes the position of Governor’s third wife is currently studying in Saudi Arabia.
The new bride’s marriage to Buni could be to strengthen the political relationship between her father and the new governor.
There are unconfirmed reports that Buni, who already has two wives, plans to make his predecessor’s daughter the first lady of the state.
The low key marriage was solemnized at Mr Gaidam’s residence at Sabon Fegi area, Damaturu, the state capital, in the early hours of Thursday.
Aljazira quoted an ally of the Governor, who preferred not to be mentioned, as saying that the marriage was performed secretly to avoid public criticism.
An Islamic scholar, Sheik Abubakar Adam who is also close to the two men (Gaidam and Mai mala), gave the hand of Umi Ibrahim Gaidam to Mai Mala Buni.
Shiek Adam, who conducted the wedding called on the couple to fear God in all their dealings in order to have a good family and live a fulfilling life.
Buni was the immediate-past National Secretary of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was anointed by Gaidam to succeeded him as governor.