A Nigerian man has taken to the internet to advise his fellow Igbo men to avoid court marriage at all costs leaving many arguing with his words.
The man identified as Uchenna Odu took to the microblogging platform, Twitter to warn his fellow men to make sure they never do a court wedding.
His statement comes after news that May Yul Edochie, the Nigerian actor, Yul Edochie’s first wife filed a divorce and demand N100m from him.
READ ALSO: That is the best option: Nigerian man divorces wife 2 days after their wedding for slapping his mum
According to Uchenna, men should be wise ad avoid involving the ‘government in their marriages’ or they will regret it.
“Dear Igbo men, avoid court marriages at all cost. Stop involving government into your marriage. If she forces you to go for a court marriage dumb her and end the marriage plans immediately, she’s not your wife! she has an evil motive for the future! you will regret it!
“A peaceful woman will never advise her husband to bring in government into their home! There are many ways to get a marriage certificate from your local government without court attached! Be Wise……..No talk say I no tell you!!!!!!!!,” he said.
Reactions: I pity the woman with you
The post had many social media users arguing with him, while some supported him. See some comments below;
@rachel_omaa: If you don’t have wicked and evil plans for her in future why are you scared of court marriage?
@FrankJu07798819: What is this now…social media is killing the fruits and purpose of marriage..Court or no court, this is a big fat lie…. My brothers and sisters put God first in your home, be loving, be kind, be very intentional about your spouse’s need, get the blessings of both parent
@udechukwu_JR: Na women that have divorce in her mind Dey always push for court marriage
@Emmyranking9: So because of 100M now court marriage is evil meanwhile you are the real evil here
@chi_bekeh: I pity the woman with you, she might think she has gotten her self a man not know is onuofia she got. Ladies it is always good to check the social media posts of your supposed spouse to know the kind of person you are getting your self into .
@imshakur_12: Court marriage or not marriage all about understanding not pride and social media showcaes, beside before court marriages u must perform traditional rights. Court doesn’t stop someone from traditional marriages
READ ALSO: Wedding don turn WWE Smackdown – New bride gets the beating of her life on her wedding day
“You need to fear African men”: Abroad-based woman finds out husband traveled home to remarry
Meanwhile, an abroad-based woman has been betrayed by her husband whom she has been married to for 9 years and has been together with for 19 years.
In the reports going around, the Liberian woman identified as Agnes Johnson who lives in the United States found out that her husband went back to the country to remarry.
Apparently, he had told his wife that he wanted to visit his sick mother, however, she found out that he married another lady in the village.
Recommended posts:
Court: All marriages conducted at Ikoyi registry illegal and invalid, says only LGAs have statutory power to solemnise unions.
Marriage Certificates issued at Federal Ikoyi Registry is valid – FG
“Welcome sis Chioma”: Oyinbo lady stuns many as she leads praise song in church in Igbo
“Common sense is not common” Actress Uchenna Nnanna slams Blessing CEO over side chick comment
