ASABA, Delta State — Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Saturday witnessed a gathering of political heavyweights, traditional rulers, business leaders and other dignitaries as Innocent Oborevwori, son of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, married his heartthrob, Tobore Arigbodi.
Tobore is the daughter of prominent businessman and Managing Director of Librod Energy Limited, Chief Brodericks Arigbodi.
The wedding attracted governors from across the country, alongside first ladies, deputy governors, political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, captains of industry and other prominent Nigerians.
Among the governors reported to have attended the ceremony were Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Sokoto State Governor Ahmad Aliyu and Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago.
First Ladies from several states were also present, while Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, and other senior government officials joined the celebration.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, was among the political leaders who graced the occasion.
Also in attendance were Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo; former Delta State Governors, Chief James Ibori and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas; Senator Ede Dafinone; Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa; Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; and APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
The ceremony also attracted prominent traditional rulers, including the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Major General Felix Mujakperuo (retd.); the Olu of Warri, HRM Atuwatse III; and the Dein of Agbor, HRM Keagborekuzi II.
Business leaders, including Chairman of Access Bank Plc, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Zenith Bank Managing Director, Dr. Adaora Umeoji, and UBA Managing Director, Oliver Alawuba, were also among the dignitaries at the celebration.
The solemnisation of the marriage was held at Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel), Ibusa Road, Asaba, where the couple received prayers and words of counsel for their marital journey.
At the reception, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, who chaired the occasion, congratulated the couple and their families, describing marriage as a union that brings together two families, histories and destinies.
The wedding follows the couple’s traditional marriage held on Wednesday, August 26, at the Arigbodi family’s residence in Isiokolo, Ethiope East Local Government Area, where the union was celebrated according to Urhobo customs and traditions.
The colourful celebrations brought together political leaders across party lines, traditional institutions, business circles and religious communities, further turning Asaba into a major gathering point for prominent Nigerians.
Guests at the ceremony prayed for Innocent and Tobore, wishing the newlyweds a peaceful, fruitful and enduring marriage.
