Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle
Mass Wedding in Abuja as Matawalle’s Nine Children Set to Marry Same Day
The nation’s capital, Abuja, is set to host an unusual and widely discussed social event as Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, prepares to give out nine of his children in marriage on the same day.
According to details circulating online, the joint wedding ceremony is scheduled to hold on February 6, 2026, at the Abuja Central Mosque, with all nine couples expected to take their marital vows in a single, large-scale event.
The development has attracted significant public attention due to the minister’s political stature and the rarity of such a mass wedding involving siblings. The invitation card, which has gone viral on social media platforms, lists the names of the children — five sons and four daughters — and indicates that preparations for the ceremony are already at an advanced stage.
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A spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State confirmed the plans, describing the occasion as a family celebration and appealing to the public to see it as a private event rather than a political gathering.
The announcement has continued to generate reactions across Nigeria, with many Nigerians expressing surprise and curiosity, while others have highlighted similar cultural practices where families choose joint ceremonies to reduce costs and promote unity.
The wedding comes at a time when public officials remain under close scrutiny over lifestyle and public perception, although no official link has been made between the event and government activities. Nevertheless, the ceremony is expected to attract prominent dignitaries, political allies and well-wishers from across the country.
As the date draws closer, the Matawalle family wedding is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about social events in Abuja in early 2026.
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