Read how former governor met and proposed to his wife 30 years ago
– Former governor Otunba Gbenga Daniel and wife Olufunke recently spoke on how they fell in love
– Their marriage has stood the test of time even with all the negative stories published around it
– Olufunke is the designer behind all her husband’s outfit
Former governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel and his amazing wife, Olufunke has narrated their journey in marriage.
The couple who married quite early said their marriage has stood the test of time even with all the negative stories published around it.
One thing that will interest you is the fact that Olufunke is the designer behind all her husband’s outfit, She is the creative director of Laurel Fashion which is a highbrow fashion outfit in Ikeja.
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In an interview with City People, the lovebirds shared their journey to happily ever after. Read the excerpt below.
The love story between Gbenga Daniel and Olufunke started off in Lagos in the 80s precisely Allen Avenue, Ikeja. Funke was on a holiday job in a Bookshop in Ikeja and Gbenga came into the bookshop to purchase some books, on noticing Funke, They had a brief chat and time passed by, Later Funke went back to school, University of Ibadan and her colleagues told her that Gbenga had been asking after her and was always coming to the bookshop to look for her so her colleagues directed Gbenga to her school, Later they met at a party and shortly after, a love chemistry ensued between the two and before you could say Jack Robbinson, the rest was history.
They got married in 1986 and they are blessed with 5 amazing children, Rotimi, Adebola, Taiwo and Kehinde and Oluwamayowa.
According to Funke, she refers her husband who brought out the positive side and outgoing aspect of her because she used to be a quiet person and those were part of the many attractions.
Otunba Gbenga Daniel was the governor of Ogun state from 29 May 2003 to 29 May 2011 making him the longest serving governor of the state.
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