The angry father-in-law of Nigerian comedian and actress, Empty Palace has shed light on his disapproval of her marriage to his son.
Social media was divided after Wofai announced her engagement to her lover, Taiwo Olakitan Cole. She revealed that they would tie the knot this year and shared their pre-wedding photos.
Moments later, videos from the couple’s traditional wedding held in Wofai’s village in Ugep, Cross River State, made the rounds on social media.
One of the videos read,
“I found my happily ever after, and I said yes !! Chai !! Love is sweet o. Thank you guys for all the love and messages.”
However, this introduced an unexpected twist to the newly wed love story as the family of the man immediately released a statement to disown the union between their son and the actress.
The statement noted that all acquaintances, family and friends are not aware of any marriage between their son, Taiwo Olakitan Cole and Wofai Fada, and neither was any permission granted in this regard.
They advised the public to disregard any publications and documents being circulated about the wedding.
In a purported phone call between Taiwo’s father and his friend, the ‘father-in-law’ detailed the events that led to the traditional wedding.
Speaking out in an interview, he stated that his son had spoken to him about his upcoming nuptial to Wofai just 7 months ago and had told him that she was pregnant and wanted them to get married quickly.
He had then spoken to Wofai’s father, and the two were still talking about the wedding when he was blindsided with their wedding invitation. According to him, he was shocked when he discovered his son had printed wedding invitations without his consent.
Taiwo was summoned to the palace with the elders, but he only apologised and proceeded with the wedding preparation.
The angry father further noted that Wofai is way older than his son as his son is just 30 years, and Wofai is 38.
Surprisingly, Wofai sister-in-law, her husband’s twin sister, had ushered her into the family.
She congratulated Wofai and her twin brother on their marriage, calling Wofai her sister in love.
She declared their union was blessed with love and called for love to lead.
