Oshiomhole To Remarry Today 5 Years After Wife’s Death

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News From The State Friday, May 15th, 2015

FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Benin City – All is now set for the marriage ceremony of the Edo state governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, taking place ( today) 15th Friday, May, 2015, at the marriage registry Department of Etsako West Council Area of Edo state.

He will tie the knot with his fiancée, Miss Lara Fortes, five years after he lost his first wife to the cold hands of death.

Recalled that the governor’s first wife, Clara, had died in December 2010 after suffering a from protracted deadly cancer disease.

According to the wedding invitation cards, personally signed by the governor, the solemnisation of the marriage ceremony will hold from 10 a.m.

The cards reveal that the reception will take place at the People’s 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,” the invitation reads in parts.

Our Correspondent gathered that top dignitaries expected at the event includes, Nigeria’s president- elect General Mohammadu Buhari (RTD) and ex- military Head of state, Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida among others.