Former Kogi Senator Dangana Ocheja, 74, Marries 18-Year-Old Winifred

74-Year-Old Former Kogi Senator Dangana Ocheja Marries 18-Year-Old Winifred in Abuja

Former Kogi East Senator Emmanuel Dangana Ocheja, 74, has found love again and married an 18-year-old woman named Winifred. The couple's traditional wedding took place on September 13, 2026, followed by a white wedding in Abuja on September 19 .

The Connection

Businessman Isaac Fayose, who congratulated the couple through social media, stated that the bride is the closest friend of Ocheja's granddaughter . This claim has not been independently verified by the couple .

The Ceremonies

The traditional wedding was reportedly held at Golden Spring Estate in Lokogoma, Abuja, while the white wedding took place at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama . Videos from the celebrations have surfaced online, showing Ocheja and his young bride dancing together as guests celebrated with them . In one photo from the white wedding, Ocheja is seen dressed in a white suit and black bow tie, while Winifred wore a sparkly wedding gown .

Who Is Dangana Ocheja?

Ocheja is a lawyer-turned-politician from Idah, Kogi State . He studied law at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1982 . He is the principal of Dangana Global Legal Services, a law firm with offices in Abuja, Lagos, and Kano .

He represented the Kogi East senatorial district in the 7th National Assembly from 2011 to 2015 . He was originally elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party before later joining the All Progressives Congress .

Congratulations to the couple.