Elohor Tarhe's Blog

Marriage and the ceremony that comes with it, is a blast. Joy, excitement and smiles is in the eyes of everyone, with the exception of few who may have a different view of  the partners involved. Marriage to many is a dream come true or a further stepping into a greater aspect of life's journey, not minding the bustling of preparation that is taking place before the D-day. From the groom to the bride, the preparation is well explained by the participants.   But aside the merry and celebrations that we see in these events, every marriage has its own tale. Bringing the different tales we do hear,  i believe we sometimes ignore to ask the couples involve an important question, and so I have  come to ask it , " why do you want to get married" ?

The indigenes of Gombe State, in a statement yesterday, advised the Enugu-based Catholic priest to visit Gombe, check the deteriorating state of infrastructures in the state, before reaching such a conclusion. The group said that rather than consolidate on the developmental strides of previous administrations, Dankwambo has reversed the fortunes of the state. The group said “Mbaka was not correct in his assessment that Dankwambo, based on his performance in Gombe, would make a better President than President Muhammadu Buhari.” The indigenes were reacting to suggestion by the catholic priest that Nigeria needed a capable President as opposed to Buhari. Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministries, Enugu, had, in his New Year Eve sermon, said the President had failed Nigerians, suggesting that Dankwambo should be considered as the President’s replacement. While rejecting Mbaka’s prediction, the Gombe indigenes, in a statement by Muhammad Jibrin, said if the priest knew