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The Bauchi State Government has formally refuted a viral social media video claiming that Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed set a hard and fast dowry of ₦1,500 for divorced girls.
The controversial video, which has circulated extensively on Fb and TikTok, alleges that the federal government enacted a brand new marriage coverage.
It additionally falsely claims that the Gum Zar (conventional ruler of Zar) ordered residents to adjust to the directive.
Additional unverified claims shared by a social media consumer, Boroh James Hussaini, alleged that the dowry for single moms is capped at ₦3,000.
It additional alleged that single girls dwelling at residence for prolonged durations can be married to drivers freed from cost. Authorities Official Response.
Addressing journalists in Bauchi, the Commissioner for Spiritual Affairs and Societal Reorientation, Engineer Muhammad Binni Abdulkadir, labeled the claims as fully baseless and fabricated.
He clarified that the administration has by no means issued any directives relating to dowry pricing for divorced or single girls.
He emphasised that Governor Mohammed continues to uphold and respect the distinct non secular beliefs and cultural values of all Bauchi State residents.
The Commissioner urged the general public to right away cease sharing the deceptive video.
He warned that spreading unverified data threatens the peace, unity, and fame of the state, advising residents to all the time confirm information by way of official authorities channels earlier than sharing.
