The wedding of Halima Junaid, granddaughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, took place today, August 30, 2025, at the Yahaya Road Juma’at Mosque in Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna metropolis, with Vice President Kashim Shettima in attendance to represent President Bola Tinubu. Halima is set to marry Walid Shehu Muazu, son of Iyan Katagum, in a fatiha ceremony that marks a significant family occasion following Buhari’s death on July 13, 2025. The event follows weeks of preparation, including a women’s gathering hosted by former First Lady Aisha Buhari in Abuja, reflecting the family’s effort to honor tradition amid their mourning period.
Shettima, accompanied by high-profile figures including the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, Ministers of Environment Alhaji Balarabe Lawal and Transportation Senator Sa’idu Alkali, and Representative Lawal Zannah, stood as the bride’s representative during the ceremony. Other dignitaries present include former Attorney General Abubakar Malami, ex-EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa, and Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari, alongside traditional and political leaders. Shettima also used the occasion to offer condolences to Aisha Buhari, reinforcing the government’s support for the family during this time of transition.
