Anambra senator, Umeh, gives out daughter in marriage

Despite the ongoing protests over hunger and bad governance in the country, it was “carnival-like” on Saturday as the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District (Labour Party), Dr. Victor Umeh, gave out his pretty daughter, Chidinma Uzoamaka, in a traditional marriage ceremony which attracted people from all walks of life.

The young man, Obinna Cyril Ifeanyi, was full of smiles when Uzoamaka, having been “commanded” in the traditional manner by her father to “go search for your husband from the huge audience,” actually “tracked” her handsome heartthrob.

Obinna is the son of Chief Obiora Cyril Ifeanyi from Ihiala, in Mbosi Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State.

The elaborately decorated main hall of Amadeo Event Centre, Enugu, was filled to the brim with politicians, the business class, and the academia, among others, despite being “strictly ‘on invitation.” The security personnel had a hectic time controlling people and vehicles which flooded the entire expansive premises.

Among the dignitaries who graced the event were the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, Senators Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia State), Obinna Ogba (Ebonyi State), Okey Ezea (Enugu State), among several House of Representatives members.

The event also attracted Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Chief Emmanuel Okala of the Rangers FC fame, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo, and former Secretary General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Joe Nworgu. There were also traditional rulers, leaders of industries, members of the clergy, etc.

Also, different cultural dancers were available to thrill guests.

Earlier, the Senator Umeh, who danced as he moved around to exchange greetings with people, prayed to God Almighty to protect and bless the new couple as they moved to the next stage of life.

Presenting his beautiful daughter to his son-in-law, Senator Umeh said: “Obinna, you came to take Chidinma as your choice; does she, indeed, please you as your choice?” The question was answered in the affirmative.

Senator Umeh further said: “Obinna, it shall be well for both of you. You two shall live long. I ask God Almighty who joined you two together to give you a long life; our Holy Mother Mary will help you both. I pray for God’s guidance and blessings upon the two of you.”

Also pouring out his blessing, Obinna’s father, Chief Obiora Cyril Ifeanyi, prayed to God to bless the new couple with the fruit of the womb.

“Obinna and Chidinma, after today, you will get a double blessing; you will go home and do what will prove you two as man and woman, and you will bear fruits. You will bear male and female fruits to the glory of God Almighty who has made you husband and wife today,” prayed Chief Ifeanyi.