Katsina govt sacks district head over marriage contract

The Katsina State Government has sacked the District head of Kuraye, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi-Ahmadu.

Abdullahi-Ahmadu was claimed to have presided over a marriage contract without required medical certificates as provided by law.

A statement by Alhaji Abdullahi Aliyu-Yar’adua, the Director of Press Affairs, said the action followed a recommendation by the Katsina Emirate council.

“A petition was received and investigated by the Emirate council.

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“Abdullahi-Ahmadu was found to have presided over a marriage contract without required medical certificates as provided by law.

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“One of the parties is HIV positive; the district head presided over the marriage without due checks,” the statement said. (NAN)