**Lagos, June 25, 2024** – Joe Igbokwe, a prominent political figure, has expressed his regret and disappointment over the location of the wedding of popular Nigerian singer Davido (David Adeleke) and his bride, Chioma. The ceremony, which took place in Lagos, highlighted security concerns that prevented it from being held in the South East region of Nigeria.
In a social media post, Igbokwe pointed to the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the Eastern Security Network (ESN), and other known militant groups as the reason for the wedding’s relocation. He noted that the event’s grandeur and cultural significance were marred by the inability to host it in the South East due to safety fears.
“As beautiful and colourful as Chivido’s wedding is, I regret the obvious and painful truth that the event did not take place in the South East. Thank you IPOB, ESN, and KGM (Known Gun Men). Jisienu Ike ooooooo,” Igbokwe wrote.
He further called upon individuals of Igbo descent to reflect on the implications of such security issues. “Anybody that has Igbo blood running in him or her should reflect on what happened today in Lagos. A well-known prestigious Adeleke family from Osun State could not go to SE to perform the traditional marriage for son Davido and bride, Chioma.”
The comments have sparked discussions about the impact of regional insecurity on cultural and social events, with many echoing Igbokwe’s sentiments about the need for improved safety measures in the South East.
The Adeleke-Chioma wedding, widely celebrated for its elegance and adherence to tradition, has thus underscored broader concerns about security and its effect on cultural practices in Nigeria.
