Oyede Kingdom Agog As Prince Jonas Weds Princess Abigail

By Lawrence Efeturi
The Insight Pen

Prince Odezi Jonas Apar and Princess Egho Abigail Ekemena on Sunday formally sealed their marital union in Oyede Kingdom, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, at a ceremony attended by political leaders, government functionaries, chiefs, professionals, family members, friends and other dignitaries.

The ceremony marked the union of the Apar and Egho families, with Hon. Chief Apar Enakeno Itesah, JP+, the Clan Otota and Otosu of Oyede Kingdom, and Egho Michael Paradise receiving relatives and well-wishers who came to felicitate with the couple.

The union followed the couple’s traditional marriage, held on Thursday at the Egho Michael Paradise family compound in Ofagbe Quarter.

The formal marriage ceremony, held at the Catholic Field, Oyede, was witnessed by a large gathering of guests from within and outside Oyede Kingdom.

Among the dignitaries were High Chief Eta Enahoro, the Iyasere of Oyede Kingdom, and Chief (Mrs.) Stella Enahoro Eta; Surv. Chief Peter Edede-arejiriogho Akarogbe, the CEO, Interlin Services and president-general of Oyede Clan; Chief Abighe Itiveh; Chief Emma Itiveh; Engr Daniel Idifre.

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Also in attendance were Prof. Chief Odezah; Hon. Chief Albert Ipori, the Otiatia of Oyede Kingdom; Chief Elo Ogodo, the Igodomigodo of Oyede Kingdom; Chief Othuke Otunumeruke; Chief Orowo Ibagere, the Ethe and Secretary to the Palace of the King of Oyede Kingdom; Hon. Solomon Iduene, Councillor representing Oyede 2 (Ward 12) in the Isoko North Legislative Arm; and Engr. Stanley Iwarono, Chief Executive Officer of Zoe Texo Construction; Mr Daniel Egbi; among others.

Goodwill messages to Prince Jonas and Princess Abigail centred on love, patience, understanding and mutual respect as they began their journey as husband and wife.