Some associates of former Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole have debunked reports that his marriage to his wife, Iara has crashed and both have gone separate ways.
Last week, a netizen had posted in a Facebook group named ‘Edo Political Forum’ where he claimed that both Oshiomhole and Iara haven’t been seen together since his tenure ended as the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Another Facebook user, Uwahame Daniel responded ” Yes, the marriage has been dissolved a long time ago but they are keeping it private. The woman is a very private person who couldn’t cope with the acrimony that trailed Oshiomhole’s removal as APC Chairman and his fight with Governor Obaseki”.
Our correspondent observed that the last time the couple were seen publicly together was in September 2021 in London during the Service of Songs of late Edo billionaire and Chief Executive Officer, Ocean Maritime Security, Capt. Hosa Okunbo.
However, speaking with TheScrutinyNG, an aide of Oshiomhole who asked not to be named as he is not authorised to speak on the matter told our correspondent that contrary to rumours, the marriage between the ex-NLC president his Cape Verdean wife is intact.
He however said Iara has not been sighted in public for a while due to health challenges.
“Ignore the rumour that they have secretly divorced. They are still very much together. The truth is that she (Iara) has been sick and away. Nobody knows the true position because they are together occasionally. She is in London close to good medical care”.
Another former Commissioner who served during Oshiomhole’s cabinet also confirmed that the marriage is intact.
Iara, who got her Nigerian citizenship in May 2017, got married to Oshiomhole in May 2015 in a wedding attended by many bigwigs including former president Muhammadu Buhari, ex-vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon and others.
