Kunle Cole, the family patriarch, publicly distanced the family from the union in a widely distributed message on social media. He added that the family had no previous knowledge of the marriage plans and had not given approval or endorsement.
Taiwo Cole’s father has revealed in an audio clip circulating online why his son’s marriage to actress Wofai Fada would not work.
the prominent Cole family of Victoria Island, Lagos denounced the recent purported marriage of their son, Taiwo to actress and comedian, Wofai Ewa, in a traditional ceremony in Ugep, Cross River State.
In a statement circulated widely online, Kunle Cole, the patriarch of the family, formally distanced the family from the union. He clarified that the family had no prior knowledge of the marriage arrangements and did not provide consent or endorsement.
“She’s 38 and my son is 30” – Taiwo Cole’s father gives reasons why the marriage won’t work but we all know that’s not the reason. It’s simply a case of who’s your father sadly pic.twitter.com/b4AGV10Y25
— OBIANUJUAKU (@HRH_Ujuaku) May 5, 2024
See the disclaimer as well as the photo and videos from the traditional wedding below;
“Re: Wedding of Taiwo Olakitan Cole. Images and vidoes come to our attention showing our son Taiwo getting married to a Wofai Ewa in a traditional ceremony in Ugep, Cross River State.”
“This serves to notify all acquaintances, family and friends that the Cole family of Victoria Island Lagos are not aware of any marriage ceremony of our Son Taiwo Olakitan Cole, neither did we grant permission nor support in this regard.”
“As such, person(s) parading themselves as new members of the Cole heritage by virtue of this purported event, are not known nor accepted by the family. All publications and documents being circulated about this are to be disregarded. Engr. Kunle Cole for the family. Victoria Island, Lagos”.