Nigerian Senator Sumaila Weds Air Force Officer In Quiet Palace Ceremony In Kano

The Senator representing Kano South, Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, on Monday married Aisha Isah, a serving officer of the Nigerian Air Force.

The quiet wedding ceremony took place in the morning at the palace of the Emir of Rano, with only a small number of witnesses present.

Sumaila’s media aide, Muttaqa Babire, confirmed the development in a Facebook post, sharing a picture of the senator standing beside his bride dressed in a full military uniform.

Another aide, Ahmad Tijjani Salisu Kiru, also posted: “JUST IN: Alhamdulillah, today 17-11-2025, Senator S.A. Kawu Sumaila OFR PhD tied the knot at Rano. May Allah bless the union with righteous children.”

There was no public notice ahead of the senator’s marriage, and photos from the palace ceremony revealed a modest gathering, with only a handful of attendees.

Senator Sumaila, who chairs the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), recently defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), generating political discussions within Kano’s political circles.

The marriage has since sparked social media reactions, with many congratulating the senator and his new bride.