Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained his presence at the white wedding of reality television star Ikechukwu ‘Cross’ Okonkwo in Abuja, describing the groom as his “godson” and highlighting longstanding family ties.
The high-profile ceremony, held over the weekend, brought
together celebrities, dignitaries and close associates, blending entertainment
glamour with subtle political undertones.
In a post shared on X on Sunday, the African Democratic
Congress (ADC) chieftain revealed that he had travelled directly from Ibadan,
where he had attended the National Opposition Summit, to the wedding.
The 79-year-old politician wrote, “Yesterday, upon my
arrival from Ibadan after the National Opposition Summit, I proceeded directly
to the wedding of my godson, Cross Okonkwo @crossdabossike, and Chinonso
Okonkwo, here in Abuja. The occasion provided yet another opportunity to
reflect on the strong bond between our families. I wish the couple a very happy
and fulfilling married life.”
Yesterday, upon my arrival from Ibadan after the National
Opposition Summit, I proceeded directly to the wedding of my godson, Cross
Okonkwo @crossdabossike, and Chinonso Okonkwo, here in Abuja. The occasion
provided yet another opportunity to reflect the strong bond between our…
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— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) April 26, 2026
The wedding ceremony took place at St. Gabriel Chaplaincy,
Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Durumi, Abuja, followed by a lavish reception
in the capital city.
The event marked the final stage of the couple’s marital
rites, following their engagement in late 2025, a traditional wedding in
January 2026, and a civil ceremony at the Ikoyi Registry in February.
Cross, widely known as “Cross Da Boss,” rose to fame as a
housemate on the sixth season of Big Brother Naija in 2021, themed “Shine Ya
Eye,” and later returned for the 2023 “All Stars” edition, where he finished as
a finalist. Since then, he has built a career spanning entertainment, content
creation and entrepreneurship.
His bride, Chinonso Onyebuchi, joined him in a ceremony
attended by family members, friends and a host of notable personalities.
Among the guests were several former Big Brother Naija
housemates, including Mercy Eke, Erica Nlewedim, Liquorose, Neo Akpofure, Saga
Adeolu, Maria Chike Benjamin, Ilebaye Odinaya, and Sheggz Olusemo, among
others.
Atiku’s attendance drew public attention, particularly given
its timing, shortly after the opposition summit in Ibadan, which brought
together key political figures to discuss coalition-building ahead of the 2027
general elections.
Meanwhile, the BBN star had previously shown support for
Atiku during the 2023 presidential election, highlighting the relationship
referenced in the former vice president’s message.
In June 2022, Cross faced significant social media backlash
after publicly endorsing Atiku. He sparked further debate after having a highly
publicised video chat with the former Vice President.
In September 2022, he was one of the prominent young
creatives who met with Atiku in Lagos to discuss youth inclusion in governance.
He explicitly pledged his “full support” to Atiku’s candidacy in the 2023
elections in October 2022.
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