Matawalle to Wed Nine Children in Abuja
Preparations have reached an advanced stage for the marriage ceremony of nine children of the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, barring any last-minute changes.
An invitation card for the event, which has been widely circulated on social media, indicates that the weddings will take place at the Abuja Central Mosque by 1:30 pm on February 6, 2026. The card bears the photograph of the minister.
The invitation lists the children slated for the ceremony as Ibrahim, Suraj, Safiya, Maryam, Aisha, Fahad, Muh’d, Nana Firdausi and Farida.
Confirming the development, the All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson in Zamfara State, Yusuf Idris, told Sunday PUNCH that the nine children comprise five sons and four daughters.
“By the grace of God, the ceremony will be conducted at the Abuja Central Mosque on February 6. I am among the committee members for this great occasion, and arrangements have reached an advanced stage to ensure a smooth ceremony in Abuja next month,” he said.
