Man Cancels Wedding Day Before Ceremony, Cites ‘Irreconcilable Developments’

A man identified as Samuel Isaac Ogbonnaya has announced the cancellation of his wedding to Miss Gift Oriaku, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Ogbonnaya made the announcement in a statement shared on social media, informing the public that the planned wedding had been called off due to what he described as “irreconcilable developments that just arose.”

“I sincerely regret and apologize to everyone for any inconveniences this may have caused and I appeal that the public should please bear with me even as I implore your continued prayers and support,” he stated.

He did not disclose details of the developments that led to the cancellation.

The statement also contained a clarification from Rev. Isaac Echechukwu Ogbonnaya, who identified himself as Samuel’s elder brother. The cleric clarified that it was his younger brother, Samuel Isaac Ogbonnaya, who cancelled the wedding, and not him.

“Please it is my younger brother Mr Samuel Isaac Ogbonnaya that cancelled his wedding not me, The Revd Isaac Echechukwu Ogbonnaya,” the clarification stated.

He urged members of the public to be properly informed about the development.

The announcement came shortly before the scheduled wedding ceremony, with Samuel asking for understanding, prayers and support from family, friends and members of the public.

The specific circumstances behind the cancellation remain undisclosed in the statement.