The Meeting Point Event Centre, at Gudu District of Abuja witnessed a large gathering of dignitaries that graced the traditional wedding ceremony of the daughter of political influencer, Dr Jerry Nwohu.
The event last Saturday could rightly be described as a carnival. It was a convergence of crème de la crème of the society, from different parts of the country.
The chairman, former Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, who was accompanied by his wife, Erelu Bisi Fayemi, admonished the young couple on mutual love, understanding, and tolerance. He prayed for God’s blessings and prosperity for the marriage
He noted that the gathering of dignitaries at the wedding was a clear testimony of the social standing of the bride’s parents, who, he said, have built enduring relationships with people from different backgrounds and statuses.
The Father of the Day, former Benue State Governor, Senator George Akume was represented by his former deputy, Chief Stephen Lawani.
The environment of the wedding ceremony was impressively captivating as guests who were adorned in contemporary garments had a good time spiced with the sonorous music that blarred from the gadgets of the standby music band and a disc jockey who knew his onions.
Highlights of the event included the traditional breaking of kola, which was officiated by Eze (Dr) Nwosu to mark the official solemnisation of the marriage.
Guests were treated to different meals and choice drinks as the couple and their families danced to music dished out by a standby band at the joyous occasion.
The couple, Tracy and Samuel, also took to the dance floor to the admiration of their parents and dignatries.
The traditional wedding, which can be described as the “Event of the Year” had in attendance included former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Architect Obong Attah; the former Governor of Ondo State, Dr Olusegun Mimiko; former Senate Leader, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN; elder statesman, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun; former Deputy Governor of Imo State, Prince Eze Madumere; former Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Engr Patrick Ekpotu; former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko; and former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chief Dan Abia.
Several members of the National Assembly including Senator Tolu Odebiyi; Senator Olubunmi Adetunbi; Hon Femi Bamishile; Hon Sola Fatoba; the Director-General of Ekiti Investment Corporation, Oska Seyi Aiyeleso; and traditional rulers added colour to the ceremony.
Also at the event were Nwohu’s political colleagues from the Movement for Good Governance and Equity Leadership, led by Ambassador HK Bello; and the Jagaban National Coalition, led by the National Coordinator, High Chief Kayode Ajayi; Future Now Initiatives’ Director General, Ahmed Sajo; Ugwu Mbaise Movement; Prince Nekan Olateru Olagbegi; Senator Orji Kalu (represented by Ambassador Steve Ugwa); former Ambassdor to Russia, Prof Jude Adibe; Prof Udenta Udenta; and military and security top shots.
