There was confusion at a wedding ceremony in Port Harcourt, as a pregnant lady stormed the Church with some thugs, claiming to be the girlfriend of the groom.
The lady accused the groom of dumping her after impregnating her, and going ahead to marry another woman. She claimed that he had been avoiding her since she told him about her pregnancy.
The incident happened at the Methodist Church, Dline, Port Harcourt, on Saturday. The lady and her thugs arrived at the Church after the wedding had been solemnized by the officiating ministers.
They disrupted the event and attacked the groom, tearing his wedding suit. The bride was left in shock and tears, as the guests watched in horror.
The lady said she had been dating the groom for four years, adding that they planned to get married.
The distraught lady said she was surprised to hear that he was getting married to someone else, which was why she came to the Church to stop the wedding and demand justice for herself and her unborn baby. She further claimed to have evidence of their relationship and pregnancy.
The groom, however, denied knowing the lady or being responsible for her pregnancy. He said he had never met her before, adding that she was lying to tarnish his image and ruin his marriage.
He said he loves his wife, adding that he has been faithful to her. He specifically said he was a victim of blackmail and attempted extortion.
The Church authorities intervened and calmed the situation, advising the parties to settle the matter amicably and peacefully.
They also prayed for the newly wedded couple and wished them a happy married life.