By Solomon OKPO.
Love took center stage in Benin City as Mfon Paul Bassey, son of Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Sports, Elder Paul Bassey, traditionally wed his heartthrob, Oritseweyinmi Amanda Cole, on Friday, March 14, 2025. The grand ceremony, held at the prestigious Emporium Event Center, was attended by dignitaries, family, and well-wishers from Akwa Ibom, Edo, and Delta states.
The couple’s love story began three years ago in church, and their journey culminated in a culturally rich celebration that honored their heritage and commitment. Mfon, in an emotional tribute to his wife, described her as a brilliant engineer, his best friend, and a woman with a heart of gold. He expressed gratitude to God and their families for making their union a reality.
The event drew a high-profile guest list, including top government officials, sports administrators, and traditional leaders from across the country. Notable attendees from Akwa Ibom included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, Lady Rose Bassey, Head of Accounts, Mr. Godwin Hosea Ibanga, Akwa United FC secretary, Omon Bassey, State Secondary Education Board (SSEB), Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Emmanuel Ebong (JP), former General Manager, Akwa Starlet and Ibom Youth, Mr Jimmy Kufre Joshua, Publisher, The Evangelist Newspapers, Evangelist Solomon Okpo, Media Officer, Akwa United Football Club, Mr Mfon Patrick, The Nkuku Nsit, Udeme Uyoata, Former chairman, Akwa Starlet, Edoho Amama and Chief Ekong Eshiet, Mr Samuel Faith Tom and youth president, Odoro Atabong , Paul Ruben.
Dignitaries from Edo and Delta states, were the President of Benin Club
Chief Isobor Azegbein, Delta State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Chief Solomon Areyenka,
Former National Treasurer of the Action Congress of Nigeria and his wife , Dr and Dr (Mrs) Alex Tosan Ideh, Chief Francis Omatseye of Warri Kingdom, Chief Francis Maku, a leading
Chief in Warri Kingdom as well as many past and present government officials.
The next leg of the ceremony, which is the solemnization of the marriage rites according to the doctrine of Christianity is scheduled to take place on Saturday March 22, 2025, handled by the Stand point Abuja, with a thanksgiving service to follow on March 23, 2025 at The Stand Point Church, Abuja, Nicon Luxury, Hotel
With love, tradition, and blessings from loved ones, Mfon and Oritseweyinmi embarked on their journey as husband and wife, pledging to uphold the sacred vows that bind them together.
