Several respondents in Ogun State also suggested that the governor, whose wife died in 2010, marry the widow.
According to some of the respondents interviewed by newsmen, the meeting between the governor and the widow may have been occasioned by divine forces. The respondents were of the opinion that, being a widower, there was no harm in the Governor remarrying and that it would be appropriate to marry a widow.
“I am of the opinion and conviction that the meeting and the incident between the governor and the widow, which later attracted public attention, was divine.
“As we can see today, the governor felt for the woman, had to apologise over the error and even empowered her,” Albert Ashipa, a politician in the state, noted.
The Governor, on Monday, offered Mrs. Ifije N2 million and a job.
“From my own opinion, I think God has a purpose for the two of them and there is nothing wrong if the two eventually fall in love, in view of their marital positions. I believe both cannot and should not remain single parents for life,” Adunni Eweje, a petty trader in Kuto market, also posited.
A civil servant, Razaq Ayinla, while commending the governor for his gesture, concurred that the development was God’s doing and advised that the duo make positive use of the opportunity.
“The development is God’s doing and I want to advise the governor and the woman to make good use of the divine opportunity as they are known to be facing the same challenges,” Mr. Ayinla said.
Adesola Adenopo, a resident of Government Reservation Area (GRA) in Abeokuta, in her reaction, noted that biblically, it is appropriate for the two of them to re-marry.
Also commenting, Olanrewaju Dasaolu, a hotelier gave kudos to the governor, for realising his error and correcting himself.
‘I equally support the suggestion that the two may get married. Afterall, they are facing same challenges. And with the incident which occurred, I think it’s God’s calling and should see it as God’s doing’ Dasaolu emphasised.
The Governor, during the inspection, had seen the widow displaying her wares beside the road. When she pleaded for mercy to avoid the seizure of her goods, he asked her to go and die.
The governor’s words were roundly condemned by the public.
When apologising to the widow, Mr. Oshiomole said his words were borne out of anger and frustration.
‘“Let me apologise to you for the way I spoke to you; I am very sorry about the statement. I have also realised that even in anger, one could still achieve the same result that he set out to without provocative outburst. I apologise from the bottom of my heart, but sometimes you get angry when people compromise your efforts,” the governor said. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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God may all thanks be onto thee as you have proved to this widow that you are always around to take care of us in any condition we may find ourselves . Your excellency, sir may the Lord continue to guide you in this way to use your position to seek the face of God so that at the last day the opportunity God has given you on earth through your actions here would have paved way for your heavenly reward in Jesus name I pray, amen . Yeah we Nigerians are once again happy with you . May you remain blessed in the name of Jesus . Jude Umeh
ReplyDeleteThey are already sitting and sharing coffee like Couple. I support d idea, the lady is not bad she only needs a touch.
ReplyDeleteNigerians are funny the way we reason sometimes ,so because the Governor has decided to help the widow he has to marry her . If he marries this one and tomorrow he helps another widow then he has to marry that one again . Nigerians let us stop discouraging people indirectly when they do good .Jude
ReplyDeletelike anonymous 3.25 said, the woman just need finishing touches to bring out the beauty in her and l strongly support the idea for the due settle down as best couple of the year. I really thank God who brought them together for a purpose nd l pray that anyboby who is against union shall not see good IJN amen. After all l saw them taking their breakfast together, God is never late. Comrade be wise.
ReplyDeleteFellow nigerians, watch out for this trend. Going forward some people either in Edo state or elsewhere will take advantage of this by displaying their goods conspicuously on the road for our governors to see and give them their own largesse. Remember what happened to the Stow away boy from Benin how other took after him. Jusy watch out.
ReplyDeleteYou pple are really funny, cant stop laughing. So coz he went back to right the wrong he did, he shld now marry the woman?
ReplyDeleteNigerians, †Ñ’ξ great match makers
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm....Nigerians and their suggestions. Make una wait make the Governor heart speak to am naw!!! We r not the ones to suggest to him to marry the widow. If he sees her as attractive and feels she's fit to stand by him and be his 'help-meet' then he'll approach her.
ReplyDeleteThat they met by coincidence or maybe providence as some have chosen to call it does not mean that they are meant to be married jor! Leave the man to make his choice o jare!
Ha..Ha.. tot I was reading Sahara reporter's!
ReplyDeleteThis is ridiculous!!! The governor should marry the widow. Seriously guys!!!!
ReplyDeleteas some one said she needs sme touch up and u wont believe shes d same woman on the street. it will be great if they get married. it will be a gud way to endthe story, this is real miraclesdo happen. . they finally got married. this could help to reduce the governors sin in d eye of God. i believe no matter how upset one is there are certain thgs u dont say. that statement will always go with his name. 2 bad.
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