A video from the white wedding of former Kogi East Senator Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja and his new wife has surfaced online, drawing significant attention on social media. The ceremony, where the couple exchanged vows, took place in Abuja on September 19, 2026. Film journalist and Best of Nollywood Awards chief executive, Seun Oloketuyi, shared the footage on Monday.
Wedding Footage Shows Former Senator Dancing with Bride
In the clip, Ocheja and his wife are seen on the dance floor together as guests look on and celebrate with the newlyweds. The video, which has been widely circulated, captures a joyful moment from the politician's new marriage. The footage was shared by Oloketuyi, a well-known figure in the Nigerian film industry, adding to its visibility across social media platforms.
Who is Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja?
According to PUNCH, Ocheja is a lawyer and politician from Idah, Kogi State. He represented the Kogi East senatorial district in the National Assembly between 2011 and 2015, serving under the Peoples Democratic Party as a member of the 7th Senate. During his time in the upper legislative chamber, he sat on several committees covering Defence and Army, Appropriation, Gas, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, and Privatisation.
Born on April 3, 1956, Ocheja studied law at Ahmadu Bello University and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982. He later moved to the All Progressives Congress and remained involved in Kogi State politics after his senatorial term ended. His political career has been marked by his service in the Senate and his continued engagement with state-level politics in Kogi.
Social Media Reacts to the Wedding
The wedding video has since attracted comments from social media users who reacted to news of the former senator's marriage. The reactions have ranged from congratulatory messages to discussions about the politician's personal life, reflecting the public interest in the event. As the video continues to circulate, it has become a trending topic among those following Nigerian political and social news.
