ISIOKOLO, Delta State — The political and business elite of Delta State on Wednesday converged on Isiokolo, Ethiope East Local Government Area, as Innocent Oborevwori, son of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, traditionally married Tobore Arigbodi, daughter of prominent businessman and Managing Director of Librod Energy Limited, Chief Brodericks Arigbodi.
The colourful ceremony, held at the Arigbodi family’s country home, was conducted in line with Urhobo customs and traditions, attracting prominent political leaders, business executives, traditional rulers, government officials and other dignitaries from across Delta State and beyond.
Among the dignitaries at the ceremony were the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme; former governors of the state, Chief James Ibori and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; Senator Ede Dafinone; the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, CFR; Hon. Francis Waive; Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; and Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chiedu Ebie.
The ceremony also attracted prominent businessmen, including Chief Victor Egukawhore, Chief Eta Enahoro, Chief Tunde Smooth, Chief Johnbull Ejovi, Chief Tony Oboroh and Chief John Oguma.
Members of the Delta State House of Assembly, commissioners, local government council chairmen, senior government officials, politicians and other dignitaries were also in attendance.
The traditional marriage showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Urhobo people, with the two families formally celebrating the union of their children through traditional rites, music, dancing and other colourful displays.
Governor Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, as well as Chief Brodericks Arigbodi and his wife, were visibly delighted as they welcomed guests, exchanged pleasantries with dignitaries and celebrated the union of the couple.
The celebration was further enlivened by a performance from Port Harcourt-based ace musician Duncan Mighty, who entertained guests with some of his popular songs.
The gathering, which brought together leading figures from the political, business and social circles, reflected the strong relationships and goodwill between the Oborevwori and Arigbodi families.
Guests at the ceremony offered prayers for the newly married couple, wishing them a fruitful and peaceful union, enduring happiness and success as they begin their life together.
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