Actress Wofai Fada, in an affirmation on Monday, expressed her unwavering belief in the everlasting nature of her bond with her groom, Taiwo Cole.
In a post shared on her Instagram handle, she unveiled more captivating traditional snapshots of herself alongside her newly-wedded partner, Taiwo, hailing from the esteemed Cole lineage of Victoria Island, Lagos.
In her heartfelt message, she penned, “The Bride and groom @taiwo.cole.7. And our joy shall be permanent. Thanks to my team.” This declaration arrives amidst a swirl of controversy following their recent union announcement, as conflicting sentiments surface between Wofai Fada and the Cole family.
Despite the joyous occasion, Taiwo’s family expressed their disapproval, raising doubts about the legitimacy of the marriage.
The family patriarch, Kunle Cole, issued a public statement on Sunday, vehemently denouncing the union, asserting that they were neither informed nor did they sanction the matrimonial alliance.
“This serves to notify all acquaintances, family and friends that the Cole family of Victoria Island, Lagos, are not aware of any marriage ceremony of our son, Taiwo Olakitan Cole; neither did we grant permission nor support in this regard,” the statement read.
It continued, “As such, person(s) parading themselves as new members of the Cole heritage by virtue of this purported event, are not known nor accepted by the family. All publications and documents being circulated about this are to be disregarded.”
The controversy has ignited a flurry of reactions on social media. While some voices support the family’s stance, others advocate for the sanctity of the union irrespective of familial discord.
Alwell Chinekezi noted, “If they have done traditional marriage, the are by customs of the land wedded. 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.”