The much-publicised wedding between Kano-based TikTok stars, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira ‘Yar Guda, has been called off after the Kano State Hisbah Board declared the entire process a “deceptive arrangement.” following a barrage of backlash from Nigerians.
Confirming the development, the Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, Dr Mujahedeen Aminuddeen, said the decision followed a detailed investigation which revealed that the supposed lovers were not genuinely interested in marriage.
Instead, they allegedly planned to use the union as a cover to escape legal punishment over previous misconduct charges.
“After careful scrutiny, we found that their relationship lacked sincerity and was merely a means to avoid the law,” Dr Aminuddeen stated.
“The board decided to cancel the wedding to prevent further controversy or complications.”
He added that although both individuals had undergone medical screening as part of the wedding formalities, the process was halted after inconsistencies were discovered.
The Hisbah official also confirmed that the case might return to court if the matter is not amicably resolved.
The controversy surrounding the pair began when a Kano Magistrate Court charged them with “immoral conduct” following the release of a viral video on social media.
During the hearing, both TikTokers confessed to being in love and expressed their desire to get married, prompting Magistrate Halima Wali to refer them to the Hisbah Board for marriage formalisation under Islamic law.
The court granted a 60-day period for the wedding to be conducted and instructed the Hisbah Board to report back if the marriage failed to take place.
However, the court’s ruling triggered a storm of reactions online, with many Nigerians accusing the judiciary of enforcing a forced marriage.
Responding to the public backlash, the Kano State Judiciary debunked the claim, describing it as a distortion of the court’s proceedings.
The judiciary’s spokesperson, Baba Jibo, clarified that the court merely suspended its ruling to allow the couple to prove their claim of love, not to compel them into marriage.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the court never ordered a forced marriage,” Jibo explained.
“It only allowed both parties to back up their claims that they were lovers intending to marry. The records are open for verification.”
Jibo further disclosed that during the proceedings, Basira ‘Yar Guda stated she was willing to marry Idris only if he secured a personal residence instead of a rented apartment.
The court, he said, respected their statements and gave them time to formalise their union through Hisbah’s supervision.
However, with the Hisbah Board’s latest decision, the once-viral TikTok romance that captivated social media audiences appears to have come to an abrupt and dramatic end.