‘Son Marries While Father Is In UK Prison’ – X Users Reacts As Ekeremadu’s Son Weds In Abuja – Photos

Prominent Nigerian politicians graced the wedding of Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jnr, son of former Deputy Senate President Senator Ike Ekweremadu, and his partner, Tiffany, in Abuja Saturday.

VerseNews reports that Lloyd and Tiffany tied the knot at the Basilica of Grace Anglican Church, Gudu District, Abuja.

The wedding was attended by top chieftains of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim; former Senate Presidents, David Mark and Bukola Saraki as well as the PDP governorship candidate in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye; Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu; Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, and Minister-designate, Senator David Umahi, were all spotted at the ceremony.

See weeding photos below:

This Online News Media reported that Ekweremadu was sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison alongside the wife after both were found guilty for organ trafficking.

Is almost eight months now they were sentenced to prison at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, UK.

Reacting to the son’s wedding, social media users has condemned the development noting the parents present situation while some suggested it should have been done behind closed doors.

See comments below:

@ObajiStarl14495 wrote: “Son Marries while father is in the UK prison.”

@littleking001 wrote; “Papa and mama dey prison….pikin do elaborate wedding…..useless generation…….where’s d sense in dat…..chai”

@Kingz_91 wrote; “Less than 8 months that the parents where imprisoned”

@Alparani28 wrote: “Probably, the parent gave him the go-ahead. If not, I don’t see how this is right.”

@FRAMCUZY wrote; “Your papa and mama day rot for jail,,you day smile for wedding day”

@mas4peace wrote; “Been married doesn’t mean he forgot that his parents are in prison. I’m sure he has the consent from his parents before the marriage. Life and lineage must continue. Happy married life bro.”

@Adewunmiadebo wrote; “Their father went to jail bcos of a child and another child is here having an elaborate wedding. We gather generational wealth for children and sometimes one useless next of kin.”

@CrocCityBoy01 wrote; ” Politicians children living and enjoying life. But one Musa, Emeka or Segun is ready to die for politicians so that they can rule ,steal and give their children that good life.”

@heaton_russ1917 wrote; “This is supposed to be done behind closed doors with few dignitaries as witnesses while they go ahead and procreate cos I guess his parents predicaments forced them into it. But like average politicians, they’ll surely show themselves. Smh