All roads lead to the the Etsako West Local Government Council Marriage Registry, Auchi on Friday as Governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, takes a new wife.
Oshiomhole is remarrying four years after the death of his first wife, Clara.
The bride is Ethiopian-born Miss Lara Fortes, a model and former air hostess.
Already, wedding invitations have been sent by the governor to select close friends and associates.
The reception, according to the invitation which was personally signed by Oshiomhole himself, will hold at the Peoples’ Hall, Iyamho, the governor’s country home.
“While looking forward to the honour of your distinguished presence, I sincerely crave your pardon for the rather short notice. Please accept the renewed assurances of my highest esteem,” Oshiomhole wrote in the invitation.The bride who is in her 30s was earlier seen with Oshiomhole at the 50th birthday party of Grace Ihonvbere, wife of Secretary to the Edo State Government, Julius Ihonvbere, on March 21 in Abuja.
Oshiomhole’s first wife, Clara, died of cancer on 8 December, 2010.
During her burial service, Oshiomhole said: “My marriage with Clara was a miracle of God because without her many things would have been impossible in my life. I will always remember what my wife told me, that once I am with God nothing evil can come to me.”
Other prominent Nigerians married to foreigners are: Anselmn Madubuko, Pastor of Revival Assembly Ministries International, Ogba, who married Kenyan singer, Emmy Kosgey after the death of his first wife, Connie, who bore him three children. Connie died on Friday, July 6, 2012.
Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, presiding pastor of Fountain of Life Church also married a South African, Nomthi, after the death of his first wife, Bimbo.
Popular Nollywood actor Ramson Noah is married to a Beninois while former External Affairs Minister, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi is married to a Briton.
Popular highlife musician Orlando Julius is married to a black American, so also is punk star Charly Boy who is married to a black American.
Esama of Benin, Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion is married to a Carribean, Lady Cherry.
One of King Sunny Ade’s wives, Ahneva, is also a black American.
One of the Ibru siblings, Oboden Ibru, is married to an Ethiopian. Sunday Oliseh former Captain of the Super Eagles is married to a Tunisian. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Carry go comrade governor.It is your own dividend of democracy.But na Edo state money go suffer.
ReplyDeleteGood collabo, at least the offsprings go fine.
ReplyDeleteOmo naija ladies should ask oshio some questions why he leave all the beautiful ladies in naija and traveled all the way to ethiopia to get a beautiful wife to marry.Even the widow he told go and die could have be a humble caring wife for him.Hahaha naija politicians men sabi beta tins ooo.I pray this woman to be only wife for him and not his money smuggler.I said this because naija politicians are very bad and dangerous.Men with no conscience and honor so sad.
ReplyDeleteHahaha.Oshio Oshio,Trust benin girls they we bombast him soon.
ReplyDeleteMe I married a black American/Haitian woman na.....why una no mention my name. Bad belle people.
ReplyDeleteMe I married a black American/Haitian woman na.....why una no mention my name. Bad belle people.
ReplyDeleteIdiot, all those girls that paraded themselves during your campaign and elections are only good for use and dump. Edo girls are known for their beauty and expertise on the man and woman affair, why couldn't you pick one of them as wife. Anyway, na dat girl go run, by the time dem go use mgbashi pursue am.
ReplyDeletePatronise Home made products my Gov.
ReplyDeleteNija leaders please always practice what you preach. Local content promotion. "Patronize home made goods"
ReplyDeleteAny all these campaign is too late. I wish you happy married life
ReplyDeleteHmmm! The Governor
ReplyDeletepls mr Gov,if your 30years old daughter or son should bring an old man or woman of your age to marry would you allow him or her. treat others the same way you will like them to treat you. Anyway benin girls should open their eyes wide.
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