Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, celebrated a milestone in his family as he gave his daughter, Ifeatu Adaora Soludo, in marriage on Saturday, August 10, 2024. The traditional ceremony, held in his hometown of Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, was a significant event, marking the first marriage of a female in the Soludo family in 142 years….READ FULL ARTICLE...READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
This extraordinary occasion was attended by several dignitaries, including top government officials and members of the in-laws’ family from Onitsha. Soludo, reflecting on the event, attributed the rarity of female births in his family over the past three generations as the reason for this long gap between marriages. He expressed his gratitude to God for blessing him with four daughters, breaking what he described as a “jinx.”
During the ceremony, Soludo emphasized the importance of the event for both his family and his community, noting that the traditional rites were conducted in full accordance with Isuofia customs. The governor also joyfully welcomed his new son-in-law, Arinze Ibekwe, into his family, describing the union as not just the addition of a son-in-law, but the gain of a new son.
This wedding stands out not just for its personal significance to the Soludo family but also for the attention it drew from the political and traditional circles in Anambra State. Among those present were prominent figures such as Abia State Governor Alex Otti and Senator Andy Ubah….READ FULL ARTICLE
