Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has berated Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State for marrying a non-Nigerian woman.
Senator faults Oshiomhole for marrying an 'imported lady'
On March 13, 2015, the Edo Governor exchanged marital vows with Iara Fortes, a former beauty queen from Cape Verde.
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Melaye, while speaking on the Made-In-Nigeria bill at the senate's plenary session today, February 2, said most Nigerian men prefer marrying "imported ladies" than "made-in-Nigeria" ladies, making a reference to Oshiomole.
On March 13, 2015, the Edo Governor exchanged marital vows with Iara Fortes, a former beauty queen from Cape Verde.
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According to a series of tweets via the official handle of the Nigerian Senate, @NGRSenate, Melaye encouraged his colleagues to become 'born again' and marry Nigerian women.
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