The Kano State Hisbah Board has nullified the planned marriage between two popular TikTok personalities, Idris Maiwushirya and Basira Yarguda, following findings that their relationship was staged to escape legal sanctions.
Deputy Commander of the Board, Dr Mujahedeen Aminuddeen, confirmed the development in a statement released in Kano. He disclosed that a thorough investigation by the Board revealed the so-called relationship was a calculated attempt to manipulate the justice system rather than a genuine union grounded in mutual affection.
According to him, “Our findings showed that the proposed marriage lacked sincerity and was merely an attempt by the parties to evade legal consequences for their past misconduct. The Board therefore resolved to cancel the wedding to prevent future complications.”
He explained that although the couple had begun preliminary medical tests to confirm compatibility, the process was suspended immediately after the deception was uncovered. Dr Aminuddeen noted that the matter would now be referred back to court if reconciliation efforts fail.
The controversy began after a Kano Magistrate Court, presided over by Halima Wali, ordered the pair to marry within 60 days. The directive followed charges of immoral conduct filed by the Kano State Censorship Board against the duo for an alleged indecent video shared on social media.
During their court appearance, both defendants had claimed to be in love and expressed intentions to marry before the case arose. The court then directed the Hisbah Board to oversee the marriage process in line with Islamic rites.
However, the Board’s subsequent inquiry concluded that the supposed romance was fabricated to avoid further legal consequences, prompting the cancellation.
Reacting to the case, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) faulted the court’s initial directive compelling the duo to marry, describing it as unconstitutional and a violation of fundamental human rights.
NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), argued that no Nigerian court holds the authority to force individuals into marriage, stressing that such an act contravenes the rights to dignity, privacy and personal liberty as enshrined in the 1999 Constitution.
He disclosed that the association had set up a monitoring committee through its Citizens’ Liberties Committee and Women’s Forum to ensure the protection of the individuals involved and the preservation of the rule of law.
