Governor Marries Third Wife, Predecessor’s Daughter, Barely 24 Hrs After Swearing-in

Governor Mala Buni

The newly sworn-in Governor of Yobe State, Mala Buni, has married a third wife barely 24hours after his swearing in.

According to media reports, the Governor tied the knot on Thursday with the daughter of his immediate past predecessor, Ibrahim Gaidam.

Ummi Adama Gaidam is Governor Buni's new wife's name.

The new wife, Governor Buni is his third wife, and she is currently studying in Saudi Arabia.

Ummi’s marriage to Buni could be to strengthen their political relationship.

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Aljazirah reports that there are strong rumours indicating that the new bride will be made the first lady of the State Governor.

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 governors (Gaidam and Mai mala), gave the hand of Fatima Ibrahim Gaidam to 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, All Progressives Congress, APC, and was anointed by Gaidam to succeeded him as governor.

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Justice Garba Na Baruma, the Yobe State Chief Judge, sworn-in the new Governor on Wednesday.