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5 Nigerian Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion
In spite of this, several politicians from Nigeria have had successful marriages with spouses who are not of their religion
In Nigeria, there has always been controversy surrounding interfaith unions. The two main religious groupings in the nation are Islam and Christianity. While some Nigerians welcome interfaith unions, others think they are against cultural and religious norms. In spite of this, several politicians from Nigeria have had successful marriages with spouses who are not of their religion. In this article, RNN brings to you 5 Nigerian Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion.
Here are 5 Nigerian Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion
- Ibikunle Amosun
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu
- Babatunde Raji Fashola
- Abdulfatah Ahmed
- Olusegun Rahman Mimiko
1. Ibikunle Amosun
5 Nigerian Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion
If no one had informed you, you would not be aware that the governor of Ogun state, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, and his lovely wife, Olufunsho, were not of the same faith when they were wed 26 years ago. Nigerian politician Ibikunle Amosun presided over Ogun State from 2011 to 2019. While Amosun is a Muslim, he is married to Olufunso Amosun, a Christian. Despite their more than 25 years of marriage, Olufunso subsequently embraced Islam.
2. Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion
This pair just keeps becoming stronger in a world where well-known Nigerians are having trouble with their marriages. Bola Tinubu’s wife, Oluremi is a Christian while Asiwaju is a Muslim. Their marriage has lasted for approximately 30 years.
3. Babatunde Raji Fashola
5 Nigerian Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion
Babatunde Raji Fashola, a former governor of Lagos state, and his wife, Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola, have a wonderful love story. She is a Christian, therefore the couple chose a Catholic church for their wedding. They continue to practice their respective religions even after 22 years of marriage, and their children also do so.
4. Abdulfatah Ahmed
Nigerian Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion
Nigerian politician Abdulfatah Ahmed presided over Kwara State as governor from 2011 to 2019. His wife is a Christian deaconess named Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed.
5. Olusegun Rahman Mimiko
Politicians Who Married Wives Outside Their Religion
Despite their differing religious views, former governor Mimiko and Olukemi’s marriage continues to grow stronger. While his lovely wife is a Christian, Mimiko is a Muslim. Olusegun Rahman Mimiko led Ondo State as governor from 2009 until 2017. Because Mimiko is a Muslim, their union was first viewed with suspicion. Nevertheless, they were able to get over their differences in religion, and they have now been together for more than 30 years.
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