A Port Harcourt pastor who cancelled a wedding ceremony in his church due to the late arrival of the couple has passed on less than two weeks after the incident.

According to reliable information made available by our sources, Pastor Essa Ogorry reportedly died earlier today.

Africhome News Team learnt he had earlier celebrated his birthday just last week, it is unclear what resulted in his sudden demise, but sources close to the church said the backlash from the public over his strong position was heavily traumatic for the Man of God.

We also gathered today was supposed to be his late wife’s memorial service as she reportedly died same day in 2020.