Nigerian women have sent a message to President Tinubu over the state of the economy, highlighting the increasing difficulty for men to marry due to the financial strain of paying bride price.
This message was shared in a post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where the women expressed their concerns about the country's insecurity, fuel prices, and other economic challenges affecting their daily lives.
One of the women shared her frustration, noting how challenging it has become to make ends meet.
She mentioned that men are now unable to marry because they lack the financial means to pay the bride price.
Her statement read:
"When you're quiet, it may seem like you're fine, but we're suffering in silence. We need change. We're tired; please do something."
She continued,
"No place is safe anymore-you could be kidnapped in your own home. How can a liter of fuel cost #1,000? I feel for taxi drivers, Bolt, and Indrive operators-it's tough for them."
The woman also lamented the rising cost of living, stating,
"I can't believe I'm paying #2,500 for 'mama put.' How can I afford a plate of food for #2,500? We're exhausted. Even women aren't getting married anymore because men can't afford to pay the bride price."
The post quickly gained traction online, with concerned individuals flooding the comment section to share their own thoughts on the matter.
See some reactions below:
@Jamal_Ye23: "The pride price is not the problem is the country n woman economy."
@CharlieNwa68454: "Craven for what you cannot afford is called longer trouth not the bride price,we are running away from liability."
@DukorJohnbosco: "Pride price is the least of the problems. Living a family life is the main hell which most of the people are really scared of and can't afford."
@attahgbenga: "Make them no go get voters card as they are there now during election they will be doing hookup."
@SammyStar225: "This is true oh. It's not even bride price . It's the ceremony itself."
@gbenson3159: "God help us. We can pay bride price but marriage is not easy with this terrible economy."
@OGBENI_IFADIPE: "Your papa dey unreasonable with bride price but na government you wan blame... Y'all are legit stoopid."
@gr8TPatrick: "NOBODY wants to get married because of the country's economic crisis."
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