A Nigerian lawyer has sparked a firestorm of controversy with a provocative Facebook post claiming that men who pay the bride price or marry a woman who has had previous sexual experiences are admitting their inferiority. In a scathing critique of traditional marriage customs, the lawyer argues that paying the bride price or marrying a woman who has been intimate with other men is a sign of weakness and insecurity.
“Dear Kings,” he wrote, “the moment you find yourself paying bride price or getting married to a woman you didn’t deflower, that is an admission of inferiority… to other men who had her before you. You’re paying for what those other men got for free. And denying this is just a coping mechanism.”
The lawyer’s comments have ignited a heated debate on social media, with many slamming his views as misogynistic and outdated. Others have defended his right to express his opinion, sparking a wider conversation about traditional gender roles and societal expectations in Nigeria.
Critics argue that the lawyer’s comments perpetuate harmful stereotypes and stigmatize women for their sexual experiences. Supporters, on the other hand, see his words as a wake-up call for men to reclaim their dignity and self-worth.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: the lawyer’s controversial claim has struck a nerve, and the conversation is far from over.
