News of the marriage between the monarch and his long term girlfriend was reported late last year.

The 60-year-old monarch had been married to only one wife for over three decades and they have four children together.

It was gathered that the wedding was conducted on Friday, January 6, at the residence of the late Jarman Kano, Professor Isah Hashim, located at Nasarawa GRA of the state.

The Madakin Kano, Alhaji Yusuf Nabahani Ibrahim, represented the family of the groom during the marriage rites, while Alhaji Shehu Hashim served as that of the bride.

Others that witnessed the wedding include Makaman Bichi, Alhaji Isyaku Umar Tofa, the Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta among others.

The bride is said to be a direct descendant of Malam Jamo, who was a brother to the late emir of Kano, Ibrahim Dabo.

A statement from the Emir’s Palace on Monday disclosed that the visit is on the invitation of King Mohammed VI.

It said that during the visit, the Emir will undertake a series of official engagements with the Moroccan authorities, including meetings with business community members and religious leaders.

“Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero and his entourage will also visit several Moroccan major cities such as Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier and the holy city of Fes among others.

“The visit will culminate with a courtesy call on King Mohammed VI, by the Emir who is expected back in Nigeria early next week,’’ the statement said.

According to the statement, those on the Emir’s entourage include Alhaji Ahmed Ado Bayero, Sarkin Dawakin Tsakar Gida and the District Head of Kumbotso, Ambassador Ahmed Umar.

Others are Dan Malikin Kano, Alhaji Ahmed Ibrahim Matawalle, Talban Kano, Alhaji Magaji Galadima, Kachallan Kano and a group of distinguished businessmen from within and outside the Kano Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture.

The Kano monarch in his statement on Sunday April 26, said he was informed by the State’s Ministry of Health that the ‘mysterious’ deaths were not as a result of COVID-19 outbreak.

His speech reads in full “My people may the peace and blessing of Allah be upon you all. We wish to inform you that, the Kano state ministry of health has informed us about the update on the outbreak of COVID-19 in various places across the state.
This report is really important, the report has further confirmed to us that COVID-19 is real and that as of today about 73 people have tested positive for the pandamic. My people, with regards to this situation, it had become necessary for us to remind you on the need to follow all the necessary medical advice. You all must stay away from over crowded places, wash your hands regularly with soap and use face mask. We also urge you to avoid stigmatisation on people with the infection, avoid fake news that may likely create panic among our people. I equally call on you to look after your children and make sure they do not continue to play football on the streets, once you notice any symptoms please do not hesitate to report such to medical experts. My people, I call on you to remain calm, and continue to pray for Allah’s intervention. I therefore want to use this opportunity to condole the family of those who lost lives recently.  We were equally informed by the ministry that the deaths were not as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. We therefore pray for the repose of the souls who lost their lives, may Almighty Allah forgive them, those infected, we pray for their quick recovery. May almighty Allah continue to protect us.”