- Cites lack of mutual consent by parties
The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed cancelling the planned forced marriage between popular TikTokers Ashiru Idris, widely known as Mai Wushirya, and female social media personality, Basira Yar Guda Daya.
In taking the decision which is contrary to an existing order by a Magistrate Court that it should facilitate the marriage between the two TikTokers within 60 days, the Hisbah Board cited lack of mutual consent by the parties.
In an audio message shared to journalists, Hisbah’s Deputy Commander-General, Dr. Mujahedeen Aminuddeen Abubakar, disclosed that the Board decided to halt the process following reports of misunderstanding and lack of voluntary consent to the union by both individuals involved.
He said investigations and discussions with the duo revealed that the ordered marriage was largely an attempt by them to evade a punishment for the alleged impropriety and public indecency they were charged with before the court.
Mujahideen said, “During last week hearing, both parties claimed they were in love and willing to marry each other, that is why the honourable court ordered us to step in and facilitate the marriage.
“However when preparations began and we took them for medical screening both of them admitted they made the earlier assertion out of fear of punishment not because they love each other.
“They both admitted their public display of affection was just staged for social media content.”
He further said the Board had to cancel its plans to prevent possible future conflict while ensuring that any union between them is based on mutual consent and full understanding.
According to him, a decision has been taken by the Board to refer the matter back to the Court for further legal intervention.
Following a viral video in which Mai Wushirya claimed being under pressure to accept the marriage arrangement, the Social media have been awash with controversy that both parties are uncomfortable with the court-ordered marriage between them.
