The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi has tied the nuptial knot with Kano princess from the Ado Bayero dynasty, Firdaus Abdullahi.
It was gathered that the wedding is held at the residence of Madakin Kano, Yola Quarters, Kano on 19th of March, 2022 at 11 AM.
While reception strictly for ladies is scheduled to hold at the Palace of Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero dated at 4 PM.
The wedding was attended by a representative of the vice president Yemi Osinbajo, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, who is the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Political Matters; Sarkin Yarbawa of Kano and Sarkin Yarbawa of Zazzau, amongst a few other royal dignitaries.
The sum of N1million was paid as a dowry to the bride which was given in cash by representatives of the groom in presence of the present Madaki of Kano, Yusuf Ibrahim Cigari.
The bride, who is the daughter of late Madakin Kano, Alhaji Abdullahi Sarki Sani Yola, was given to the groom by the former Clerk of the state House of Assembly, Alhaji Mahmood Sani, while the Babalaji of Iwo land, Barrister Ismail Oteyeku represented the groom.
