Why Atiku Travelled To Morocco — Aide
By Rotela Oguns
Shaibu Phrank, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, to former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has disclosed the reason for his principal’s recent trip to Morocco.
Shaibu noted that Atiku’s trip to Morocco was strictly for family wedding ceremony and not connected to politics.
According to Shaibu, Atiku travelled to Marrakech, Morocco, where he chaired the wedding ceremony of Cherina and Muna Okey Ezeibe on Saturday.
“His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, yesterday chaired the wedding ceremony of Cherina and Muna Okey Ezeibe in the enchanting city of Marrakech, Morocco, in what was a remarkable celebration of love, friendship, family, and African unity.
“The event has nothing to do with politics,” the statement read.
“At the heart of the celebration were the proud parents of the groom, Mr and Mrs Okey Ezeibe, who watched with immense joy as their son began a new chapter of life.
“The occasion held special significance given the longstanding friendship and enduring relationship between Okey Ezeibe and His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, a bond built over many years of mutual respect and camaraderie.” the statement added.
He further disclosed that the bride’s father, Lassina Zerbo, a former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, was also present at the event, underscoring the cross-border significance of the union.
According to the statement, Atiku, while chairing the ceremony, described marriage as “a sacred institution built on love, sacrifice, patience, and mutual respect,” and prayed for peace, prosperity and lasting happiness for the couple.
“Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Marrakech, the ceremony was not merely the union of two individuals, but a celebration of friendship across borders, cultural harmony, and the timeless values that bind families together,” Shaibu added.
While Atiku was away in Morocco, speculations grew that the former Vice-president’s trip might be politically related.
It was believed in some quarters that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain could be in the North African nation in a bid to fine tune political strategies with some of his allies ahead of the 2027 elections.
