Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has pulled the veil off his new wife, dispelling the myriad of rumours over her true nationality. She is from 'Cape Verde', and not Ethiopia, as earlier speculated. Governor Oshiomhole who was reacting to speculations on where the wife hails from during their wedding held on Friday said, “I have seen a lot of publications; some saying that she is Philipino, Dutch and several others. But she is from Cape Verde. And that is part of West Africa. And I hope that rests the debate of where she is from.” Descriing his new wife, Ilara Fortes, he stated she is an understanding, caring and loving lady. The governor who spoke with journalists during the wedding held in his Iyamho country home said, ”She is very humble, she appreciates the nature of my job and life that it is one that one comes back home late. Some times 3am. She understands my weaknesses, she is more or less the mother of the house. The one that has accepted to be the mother of my children.” An elated Oshiomhole was also happy to see notable members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) mingle with those of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the occasion. He stated it is an indication that Nigerians can never be divided based political differences. “One is also happy that I have friends across all political divide. The occasion reminds me that across all divides we have friends and well wishers,” he stated. Top dignitaries that graced the occasion included the President-elect, Mohammadu Buhari and his wife, Aisha Buhari; Vice President elect, Yemi Osibanjo; Governor-elect of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai; National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State; Governor Liyel Imoke of Cross River State; Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dr. Pius Odubu and his wife, Endurance; former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon; Speaker Aminu Tambuwal; former Minister of External Affairs, Chief Tom Ikimi; Hon Pally Iriase and Hon Samson Osagie. Others are the National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun; Governors and Governors-elect from across the country, Senators Bukola Saraki, Domingo Obende, Chris Ngige and many other dignitaries. Captains of Industries, who were led by to the ceremony by Alhaji Aliko Dangote, included Mr Jim Ovia, Femi Otedola, Captain Noggie Meggisson and Captain Hosa Okunbor among others. The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, former Governors Kayode Fayemi, Oserheimen Osunbor, Senator Tunde Ogbeha; Osaigbovo Ogbemudia and Otunba Niyi Adebayo were also in attendance. Top military brass, including Brigadier-General MJ Abel, Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Auchi, the Director-General of the State Security, represented by Engr Joseph Oworuya, Mr Bello Bakori and the Director, SSS, Edo State, were also at the ceremony. Royal fathers were not left out, as they attended the ceremony in their numbers. The Oba of Benin was represented by high ranking palace chiefs, which included Chief David Edebiri, the Esogban of Benin Kingdom.
