Uncertainty clouds Gaya’s political ambition as prominent politicians shun daughter’s wedding

Senator representing Kano South Senatorial district, Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya may be in for critical battle in his next political ambition, if the list of personalities that attended his daughter’s wedding was anything to go by.

Senator Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya PHOTO: Twitter

The wedding fatiha, which was officiated by the Chief Imam, Dr. Sheikh Bashir Omar, was witnessed by Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who stood as bride’s “father at large”, received a sum of N100,000 dowry from the groom’s family.

However, the wedding ceremony which announcement almost dominated local radio stations in Kano, was shunned by prominent politicians, including majority of senators, members of the National Assembly from Kano State and other powerful personalities, a development already casting doubt on Gaya’s political relevance.

Besides, the mini reception organised by Kano State government on behalf of the senator at the Government House in Kano, was held under strict restriction.

The few dignitaries who were allowed to gain access to the African House struggled to get portion of meal while large crowd who were locked outside the venue, especially those from the senator’s constituency, were left to catch glimpse through the transparent glass.

Gaya’s daughter’s wedding came exactly two weeks after Kano Deputy Governor, Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, held similar ceremony for his daughter in grand style. Gawuna’s classic wedding fathia attracted prominent personalities in Nigerian politics, include governors, legislators, traditional rulers, members of diplomatic corps and large representation of members of opposition parties.

Besides, Gawuna demonstrated class when he hosted guests to colourful reception at The Afficent, a highly rated event centre in Kano.

The Guardian learnt that the conspicuous absence of critical power blocks in Kano politics at Gaya’s ceremony may not be unconnected to his recent break out from G-7’s conspiracy against Governor Ganduje.

Gaya was accused of betrayal by the group led by Senator representing Kano Central, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau for storming out of the group after a joint resolution.

The three senators from Kano and four members of House of Representatives at a close door meeting held at Shekarau’s residence in Abuja, agreed to petition the national body of All Progressives Party (APC) to complain what they considered “bad leadership of the party under Prince Abdullahi Abbas and Governor Ganduje”.

Gaya, who eventually leaked the plan of the group to Governor Ganduje, suddenly back out of the G-7 struggle. Although, Gaya had explained that he back out of the G-7 movement because he cannot afford to disappoint Ganduje, many contended that Gaya’s action was largely intended towards his next political ambition.