Emohua town, headquarters of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, was agog with celebrations and undiluted fun fair as the good people of the Emohua Community witnessed a historic traditional marriage ceremony between the two royal families of Emohua at the palace of the traditional ruler of Emohua Community, HRM, Eze (Amb) V.C.B Okor JP Mgbo xii on Saturday November 21, 2020.
The marriage ceremony which was between the bride, Miss Precious Chigozi Okor and the groom Engr Praise Marcus Oriji both from the Mgbo Royal House of Emohua was graced by a humongous crowd of personalities from within and outside Emohua community, who likened the glamorous event to that of the famous Indian film titled “Love in Tokyo”.
In his address at the event, the Paramount Ruler, His Royal Majesty, Eze V.C.B Okor described the marriage as the union of two Royal families of Emohua. He stated that the marriage had solidified the age-long mutual relationship between the two great families  in a historic and very peaceful marriage and prayed God to bless the marriage and make it fruitful.
The Chairman of the occasion and Professor of Medicine, Prof Chituru Orluwene,described the traditional marriage as a wonderful experience, very peaceful and well attended to the glory of God. He said the marriage was based on love and not material wealth, he urged them to allow God to guide their marital activities in order to enjoy a blissful marriage and be a point of reference in Emohua Clan and beyond.
Speaking, while handing over the bride to the groom’s family, the bride’s father, Prince Chiogozi Okor, said, “Precious is my first daughter and a beloved child, she is from a royal house marrying into royalty may God take all the glory”.
Receiving the bride, the groom’s father, Engr Marcus Oriji, described the ceremony as a celebration of true love and as young couple their future is bright. He promised to ensure that they make God the corner stone of their marital life for them to enjoy a fulfilled marriage that would be a role model for others to emulate.
Also speaking at the event, one of the special guests of honour, Chief Asobie of Obelle Community in EMOLGA  stressed that the event was all about tradition which is very paramount in every true marriage that is guided by custom.
What transpired here today is unique and tradition at its best, traditional marriage is a sacred institution that must be respected and followed, I pray God to grant them a peaceful union and healthy children
Highlights of the ceremony include:
– Cutting of the marriage cake
– Dance by the bride and groom
–  Presentation of gifts
– Wining,dining and dancing
– Cultural display
– Comedy show and other side attractions.

By: Jacob Obinna