The family of Senator Danjuma Goje, former Governor of Gombe State and current representative for Gombe Central in the Senate, has denied involvement in a widely circulated video showing guests spraying money at a wedding. The video, which went viral over the weekend, appeared to show guests throwing dollar bills at a couple, with some online sources speculating that it was filmed at Goje’s daughter’s wedding.
Muhammad Yayari, Goje’s media aide, addressed the issue in a statement on Sunday, calling the video “misleading” and emphasizing that it does not represent the wedding of Fauziyya Goje, Senator Goje’s daughter, who recently married Aliyu Abubakar.
The wedding was held on Friday at the Central Mosque in Abuja, attended by high-profile figures, including President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajuddeen Abbas, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other prominent government officials and dignitaries.
At the wedding, President Tinubu acted as the “Waliy” (Guardian) for the bride, while Senator Ibrahim Dankwambo, former Governor of Gombe State, stood as the groom’s representative. These distinguished figures, among others, attended the ceremony in a spirit of celebration and respect for the Goje family.
The statement partly read, “On behalf of the respected Goje’s family, we categorically deny this mischievous allegation and consider it a blatant and calculated attempt to tarnish the image of the revered family and the esteemed guests who attended the ceremony.
“It is, therefore, unthinkable and mischievous for disgruntled elements to share the viral dollar-spraying video depicting or insinuating the same to be part of the celebration of Fauziyya’s wedding. Goje’s family is revered and would never come so low to engage in or condone an activity that is contrary to the laws of Nigeria.
“We want to state that the said bride and the groom seen in the viral video aren’t the newly wedded daughter of Danjuma Goje and her groom, and there’s no familiar face to the family. Thus, the video is not in anyway related to Goje and his entire family.
“We believe this malicious video is the handiwork of mischief makers seeking to sabotage the successful ceremony and bring denigration to the entire family and its esteemed guests. We urge the public to disregard this baseless claim and appreciate the values of decency and respect that define our family.
“Throughout the line of events to celebrate the wedding, there was no place where men and women were mixed. We appreciate the support and goodwill of friends, associates, and well-wishers during this joyous occasion.”
