In January 2026, Donna Duke, the youngest daughter of former Cross River State governor Donald Duke, Donna got married in a joyous traditional ceremony to Tobechukwu “Tobe” Rapu, the son of respected pastor Dr. Tony Rapu and his wife, Pastor Nkoyo Rapu. The celebration, marked by cultural rites - Delta X Cross River and community gathering, officially united the Duke family — long known in Nigerian public and political life — with the Rapu family, known for faith leadership and social outreach.
This marriage is the kind of union that brings together two distinct spheres of influence — one rooted in public service and state leadership, the other in spiritual leadership and community impact. It demonstrates how families with different forms of social authority — political legacy on one side, religious influence on the other — can intersect in ways that expand their shared networks and cultural footprint.
The kind of union that doesn’t need press releases to validate it, because its meaning sits deeper than headlines.
In moments like these, the ceremony itself becomes more than a private event: it becomes a symbol of connection, weaving together stories of service, leadership, and aspiration into a new family chapter.
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