Mixed Reactions as 29-Year-old Man and His 28-Year-Old Bride Marry 'Untouched'

• A 29-year-old groom and his 28-year-old bride who recently tied the knot have revealed that they wedded 'untouched'
• The couple who tied the knot at a ceremony held in Marcillina’s Place, GRA Ikeja in Lagos have sparked debate on social media
• While stressing that he had a Christian upbringing, the groom said he feels happy and fulfilled getting married according to God's directives

A newly wedded couple in their late twenties left many stunned after it was stated that they tied the knot as vir*gins.

The chastity of the 29-year-old groom and his 28-year-old bride was made public by the Officiating Minister and Presiding Bishop of Holy Spirit Mission, Charles Ighele during their wedding ceremony which was held in Marcillina’s Place, GRA Ikeja, Lagos.

The groom said there were many temptations

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In an interview with Sunday Sun, the groom Pastor Oghale Ighele said he is happy at being able to get married according to God's directives.

Oghale added that there were temptations from all angles but was able to withstand them thanks to the counselling he received.

The bride said she took the decision to be chaste as a teen

Speaking on the 'feat,' the bride stated that she had vowed to keep herself until her wedding night right from her teenage years.

She said fulfilling the vow (to remain chaste) is one of the best things that would happen to her.

“It was not easy for me. I was severally tempted by my lecturers while in the university. Friends also tried to lure me into fornication and men asked me out. In fact, I went through so many challenges. But what guided me was God and my principle.”

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Photo of the couple shared by @Lindaikejiblog on Instagram got many talking.

Netizens react

@iyke_bennie stated:

"That does not guarantee a successful marriage, we don’t even need to know about this."

@ceoangelworks wrote:

"Some things should be left private. This is one of them."

@ojulewastudio opined:

"Awesome testimony.. More of God's Grace to everyone honouring God with their bodies by Waiting still marriage...in a world that fornication has been a norm.

"We need more of this so men and ladies see that it's possible.. Yes by His Grace I married as a virg*in and my 5 sisters as well...I gave my life to Jesus at age 14 in 1988, and I kept myself till my wedding night."

@ada_inno said:

"A lot of children are practicing abstinence. It is just NOT popular which baffles me because it is NOT an easy decision.. I wasn’t but I am raising mine to be."

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55-year-old woman marries chaste

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh previously reported that a 55-year-old woman who wedded for the first time had stated she married as a vir*gin.

On finally tying the knot, the lady said she kept on waiting on God for a miracle and was never in any relationship.

"The devil had plans to stop me from getting married. When I felt I was ready, there was no man coming for me. I kept waiting on God for a miracle till I reached 55-years. I never dated anyone till I got married."

On whether she nursed fears of the relationship not working out, the evangelist replied in the negative stressing that God had it all planned out.

Source: YEN.com.gh