Actress Wofai Fada stated on Monday that her marriage to Taiwo Cole will be long-lasting.
She posted on Instagram on Monday, sharing traditional photos of herself and her newly married husband, Taiwo, who is part of the prominent Cole family of Victoria Island, Lagos.
She said, “The Bride and groom @taiwo.cole.7. And our happiness will be lasting. Thanks to my team.”
The announcement of the marriage over the weekend has led to controversy due to conflict between Wofai Fada and the Cole family. While Taiwo and his bride have chosen to get married, Cole’s family says they are not aware of any marriage and did not give permission.
On Sunday, the Cole family denounced the marriage in a statement issued by the family patriarch, Kunle Cole, which went viral. The family disassociated themselves from the marriage, stating they were unaware of the marriage plans and did not give consent or support.
“This is to inform all acquaintances, family, and friends that the Cole family of Victoria Island, Lagos, is not aware of any marriage ceremony of our son, Taiwo Olakitan Cole; nor did we give permission or support in this matter,” the statement read.
It continued, “As a result, individuals claiming to be new members of the Cole heritage because of this supposed event are not recognized or accepted by the family. All publications and documents about this should be ignored.”
The controversies have sparked various reactions from social media users. Some support the family, while others believe the marriage should proceed regardless of the family’s opinions.
Matthew Adavize on Facebook wrote, “Even the two religion we practice in Nigeria, ask us to respect our parents, for them to think they can do things on their own is very bad.”
Alwell Chinekezi noted, “If they have done traditional marriage, they are wedded according to the customs of the land. No external body should reject whatever the earth and sky witnessed. The man should also go through the traditional process of divorce if he must separate from the wife. My humble advice.”
Meanwhile, Akinwole Akinsola opined, “Although parental consent is very crucial before the union, it is the business of the couple to make the union work out to the amazement of the contrary voices or naysayers. If both of them should prove those who are against their marriage wrong. They have their lives to live, even now that they did the traditional wedding, which is the real thing. The family seems to be seeing the lady as desperate to want to marry their son, owing to the intonation of their press release. This is incorrect! Both of them are involved.”
However, Flora Henny said, “But why is she desperate to get married to him? The husband’s family doesn’t want you she should try and mend all the grudges between her and his family first not going ahead to do the marriage without the husband’s family. That’s disrespect to the family they will even think she’s controlling the man. Omo we need to avoid mistakes oo.”
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