A groom-to-be, Mr Thomas Obi has been buried on his wedding day, leaving his bride-to-be and both families devastated.
The wedding which was slated for December 30 and 31, in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State, had sent both families into mourning after the tragic death of the groom.
Recounting how the incident occurred, a cousin of the deceased identified as George Odok, took to his Facebook page to narrate the painful incident.
He revealed that his late cousin brother had travelled to Calabar to make proper arrangements for the marriage and to pick some valuables needed for the wedding when he got involved in the accident.
According to him, his cousin was the only passenger that died at the spot on December 13.
He wrote: “Oh, dead, why the sudden surface, why did you come now to claim away from the life of my dear first cousin brother, Mr Thomas Obi, a.k.a Majar?
“Your marriage was fixed for Dec. 30th and 31st in Boki, but sadly, it turned out to be your day of eternal rest.
“My dear late cousin brother, you travelled to Calabar to make proper arrangements for the marriage and to pick some valuables needed for the wedding, only for you to be struck by an accident in Nko community in Yakurr LGA, and you were the only passenger that died at the spot on December 13.
“Can we question God for this painful demise? Oh, no, we can’t question God, because he gives and takes according to his divine timetable.
“What about your spouse, who was to wear her wedding gown today to be officially handed over to you in marriage? Oh no, this is a sad one! What about your children, what about your immediate family, extended family, friends and associate? This is one death too painful to behold.
“People have travelled from far and near to attend your wedding, to celebrate with you, to say congratulations on your happy holy matrimony, to watch you kiss your wife, but sadly, with tears in our eyes, we are rather seeing your lifeless corpse.
“Words have failed me, oh dear Majar, I wish we could bring you back to life by neutralising your demise!”
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