A 74-year-old Nigerian senator has sparked online discussion after he married an 18-year-old lady who happens to be his granddaughter's best friend in a lavish wedding ceremony.
The senator, who goes by the name, Dangana Ocheja, was a senator from Kogi State, Nigeria. Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja served in the Nigerian Senate for four years, from 2011 to 2015.
He took office representing the Kogi East senatorial district on June 6, 2011, and completed his single term in 2015.
Senator Dangana married his granddaughter’s bestie as his new wife. The bride is named Winifred, and she is 18.
The video from the superlative wedding was shared by film producer Seun Oloketuyi, the Founder/ Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON) Ventures.
In the clip that has generated significant attention online, the former senator was seen dancing with his 18-year-old new wife, Winifred, who appeared excited as she enthusiastically joined him on the dance floor. The couple became one of the major attractions at the wedding as they danced together.
Many react as a 74-year-old senator marries his 18-year-old granddaughter's bestie; see below;
ajike_ghana commented; “May every parent have the financial capacity to raise their children 🙏🏾.”
captstan101 utteered; “As a girl dad,I rebuke this for my daughter in Jesus name Amen 🙏🏽 And I will keep working hard to make sure this prayer stands !!!!!”
kadix7 said; “Awon baba yi ya werey oooo.”
piabellezer_ noted; “Baba see love The girl see life investment.”
mizpurplemakeupempire uttered; “If she no do this wonran wonran, una go talk say she’s not happy 😂😂.”
keishawesley1_ added; “This Dj and Mc no suppose collect balance 😂😂😂.”
jojodamsel reacted; “This bride is on kolos…nothing anyone wan tell me. No be normal behavior 😂😂😂.”
duchessoluwabukolatheodora remarked; “My question is how did she convince her parents to be a part of this?”
officiallamad wrote; “Ara girl yi o bale....anyways na poverty alleviation for her parents. Good luck to you ooo. Na still her first love go dey service her....”
Senator Dangana reportedly marries his granddaughter’s best friend 🤪
Former Kogi Senator Dangana Ocheja, 74, has reportedly married his new wife, Winifred, 18.
Husband: 74 years. Wife: 18 years. Age difference: 56 years.
Age is just number🫣👀 pic.twitter.com/HDw5GXpBlm
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