By: Monday Munkaila, Gombe
The family of former Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Danjuma Goje has denied in strong terms, claims that money was sprayed during the wedding ceremony of their daughter, Fauziya which was held over the weekend in Abuja.
The family in a statement by the Media Aide to the former Governor, Muhammadu Adamu Yayari described the development as a deliberate attempt to soil the good name and image of the Goje family.
According to the statement, “It is, therefore, unthinkable and mischievous for disgruntled elements to share the viral dollar-spraying video depicting or insinuating the same to be part of the celebration of Fauziyya’s wedding.”
It reads: “The attention of the family of the former Governor of Gombe state and Senator Representing Gombe Central Senatorial District of Gombe state, Senator Danjuma Goje has been drawn to a misleading viral video circulating on social media, insinuating that money was sprayed at the wedding ceremony of his daughter, Fauziyya Danjuma Goje.”
“On behalf of the respected Goje’s family, we categorically deny this mischievous allegation and consider it a blatant and calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the revered family and the esteemed guests who attended the ceremony,” It contained.
According to him,”It would be recalled that the wedding between Fauziyya Danjuma Goje and her groom Aliyu Ahmed Abubakar was held on Friday, 25th October 2024 at the Central Mosque in Abuja, and was attended by prominent dignitaries, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Serving and former governors, serving and former members of the National Assembly, and the National Security Adviser among others.”
He stressed that,”President Bola Tinubu served as the ‘Waliy’ (Guardian) of the bride while the immediate past Governor of Gombe state, Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo served as the representative of the groom at the wedding rite.”
He also stated that, “Goje’s family is revered and would never come so low to engage in or condone an activity that is contrary to the laws of Nigeria.”
“We want to state that, the said bride and the groom seen in the viral video aren’t the newly wedded daughter of Danjuma Goje and her groom and there’s no familiar face to the family, thus, the vedio is not in anyway related to Goje and his entire family,” he added.
According to him,”We believe this malicious video is the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to sabotage the successful ceremony and bring denigration to the entire family and its esteemed guests. We urge the public to disregard this baseless claim and appreciate the values of decency and respect that define our family.”
He further noted that,”Throughout the line of events to celebrate the wedding, there was no place where men and women were mixed. We appreciate the support and goodwill of friends, associates, and well-wishers during this joyous occasion.”
