Buhari, Gowon, Tinubu, Saraki, Dangote, Others Storm Edo As Gov Oshiomhole Marries Cape Vadel Model In Style

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State today attracted eminent Nigerian personalities to his Iyamho countryhome where he exchanged marital vows with his heartthrob and model, Miss Iara Fortes.

Though the governor and his bride signed the marriage register at a marriage registry attended only by family and a few friends at his Iyamho residence after which top dignitaries in the country, were led by the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari to the wedding reception held at the People’s White Hall in the governor’s country home.

Among other top dignitaries who also graced the ceremony were the Vice President-elect, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, his wife Dolapo and APC National Leader Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu.

National Chairman of APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun led chieftains of the party, including governors and governors-elect across the country while Senators Bukola Saraki, Domingo Obende led a host of others including Senators-elect from across the country to grace the ceremony. Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal also led members of the House of Representatives and incoming ones to the wedding reception.

Captains of Industry who were led to the ceremony by Alhaji Aliko Dangote included Mr Jim Ovia, Mr. Femi Otedola, Captain Noggie Meggisson, Captain Hosa Okunbor, among others.

Royal fathers were not left out as they attended the ceremony in their numbers. The Oba of Benin was represented by high ranking palace chiefs, who included Chief David Edebiri, the Esogban of Benin Kingdom.

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, former Governors Kayode Fayemi, Oserheimen Osunbor, Senator Tunde Ogbeha; Osaigbovo Ogbemudia, and Otunba Niyi Adebayo were also in attendance.

Top military brass including Brigadier-General MJ Abel, Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Auchi were also in attendance. The Director-General of the State Security was represented by Engr Joseph Oworuya, while Mr Bello Bakori, Director, SSS Edo State was also at the ceremony.

Parents of the bride, Mr and Mrs Fortes flew in from their home in the Netherlands to attend the ceremony while the governor’s mother, Hajia Aishetu Oshiomhole was also in attendance. The governor’s children: Steve, Adams, Jane and two of his grandchildren were also on hand to show love and support to their father and his new wife.

The marriage is coming about five years after the painful death of the governor’s first wife, Clara Oshiomhole, following a protracted battle with cancer. The delectable Iara, a lawyer by profession and top model, is from the Cape Verde Islands.

In his remark, the chairman of the ceremony, General Yakubu Gowon said the governor’s wife completes and complements him. He therefore, admonished the couple to show true love and have patience in their dealings with one another.