Femi Gbajabiamila Reveals How Hadiza Bala-Usman ‘Offended’ Him Over Her Secret Marriage

Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President, sparked massive reactions during the 50th birthday colloquium of Hadiza Bala Usman by revealing a personal grievance he once held against her. The former Speaker of the House of Representatives described their relationship as an incredibly close bond where they shared almost everything, making her decision to keep her marriage a secret from him particularly painful for him to accept at the time.

According to a video posted on the Official YouTube channel of SYMFONI, while addressing a room full of dignitaries, Gbajabiamila stated, “the one thing she didn’t tell me was that she was getting married,” highlighting the surprising level of secrecy surrounding the event. He noted that even while they sat together during a Christmas celebration in Lagos, she remained silent about her new marital status, which led him to express deep disappointment.

The high ranking official explained that the celebrant has spent a significant amount of time trying to make amends for the silence that characterized her wedding. He noted that she is still explaining her reasons today and essentially asking for penance to restore the full transparency they once enjoyed. Despite the initial shock and offense he felt, Gbajabiamila used the public platform to officially grant her forgiveness amidst cheers from guests.

Beyond the personal drama, the Chief of Staff showered accolades on Hadiza for her rare combination of beauty and brains, describing her as an unsung hero of the Nigerian state. He praised her work with the Bring Back Our Girls movement and her transformative leadership at the Nigerian Ports Authority. According to him, her discipline and principle in public office remain a shining example for a new generation of aspiring Nigerian leaders.

The event concluded with a warm atmosphere as the veteran politician wished her a happy married life and continued success in her role within the current administration. He emphasized that her contributions to his office and the nation are invaluable, proving that their friendship remains intact despite the earlier marital secret. The audience was left laughing as he joked about the penance she had been paying since the discovery of her secret.