My Morocco trip not political, says Atiku

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar

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By Omeiza Ajayi

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described his trip to Morocco as purely personal, dismissing political speculations regarding it.

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According to a statement issued by Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu pushed back against any suggestion that the visit carried political undertones, explaining that the former Vice President chaired a wedding ceremony in Marrakech on Saturday.

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Atiku presided over the wedding of Cherina and Muna Okey Ezeibe in the Moroccan city, an occasion his office said was rooted in longstanding personal friendship rather than political calculation.

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The groom’s father, Mr. Okey Ezeibe, shares a bond with the former vice president built over many years, said Shaibu.

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“Marriage is a sacred institution built on love, sacrifice, patience, and mutual respect,” Atiku said while chairing the ceremony, offering prayers for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of the newlyweds.

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The wedding drew dignitaries and close associates from across the continent, with the occasion acquiring added continental significance through the presence of the bride’s father, Mr. Lassina Zerbo, a former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso.

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Shaibu, in the statement released Sunday, described the Marrakech gathering as a celebration of African unity and cross-border friendship, describing it as a convergence of respected families and shared heritage.

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