ADC Chieftain Clarifies Reason for High-Profile Visit
Dr Mustapha Inuwa, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Katsina State, has disclosed the true purpose behind the visit of three serving governors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to his residence. According to Inuwa, the delegation was a marriage proposal team sent by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
In an interview with JBC Hausa, as reported by Daily Trust, Inuwa stated that Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, Katsina Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, and Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal came to formally request the hand of one of his daughters in marriage for a relative of the Vice President. “They were sent by Vice President Kashim Shettima to seek the hand of one of my daughters in marriage. That was what brought them to my house. Even before then, we had known one another,” Inuwa explained.
Marriage Conducted on the Same Day
The ADC chieftain further revealed that the proposal did not stop at a mere introduction. During the visit, a request was made for the Islamic marriage ceremony, known as nikah, to be conducted immediately. Both families agreed, and the couple was joined in marriage that very day. “Fortunately, during the process, a request was made for the couple to be joined in marriage immediately, and we agreed. Both the bride and the groom are now married. That is what happened today. It has nothing to do with politics,” Inuwa emphasized.
Political Context Surrounds the Visit
Despite Inuwa's insistence that the visit was purely matrimonial, the timing has drawn significant attention from political observers. Inuwa has recently emerged as a key figure of interest for multiple political parties following an internal crisis within the ADC over the party's endorsement of consensus candidates. The Katsina State Deputy Governor had previously paid a separate visit to his residence, and reports indicate that stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have also been making overtures to the ADC chieftain in recent weeks.
Political analysts in the state believe the presence of three APC governors at the home of a prominent opposition figure carries implications that extend beyond what has been publicly stated. Many suggest the full picture of the visit may only emerge in the days ahead.
Shettima Takes Action on Becoming Tinubu's VP
In related developments, Vice President Kashim Shettima recently presented his 2027 APC vice-presidential nomination certificate to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The certificate confirms Shettima's submission to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This marks another step in the All Progressives Congress' preparations for the 2027 presidential election.
Meanwhile, Shettima also made a fresh revelation about President Tinubu, describing him as the most courageous leader the country has ever had. Speaking at the Niger Delta Agricultural Development and Investment Summit, Shettima said what annoys President Tinubu most is criticism of the late President Muhammadu Buhari. The vice president's claim has started generating mixed reactions from Nigerians, who expressed concerns about his statement.
