Nigerian women have called on President Tinubu to address the ongoing economic crisis, stressing that rising financial burdens are making it increasingly difficult for men to afford bride prices and get married.
Their concerns were shared in a post on X (formerly Twitter), where they also highlighted issues such as insecurity, soaring fuel prices, and other economic challenges affecting daily life.
One woman voiced her frustration, emphasizing how hard it has become to make ends meet. She noted that many men can no longer afford to marry due to the financial strain of paying 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 went viral, sparking a wave of reactions as many users flooded the comment section to share their opinions.
See reactions below:
🔹 @attahgbenga: “Make them no go get voters' cards as they are now. During the 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 stupid.”
🔹 @gr8TPatrick: “NOBODY wants to get married because of the country’s economic crisis.”
🔹 @Jamal_Ye23: “The bride price is not the problem, it’s the country and the woman's economy.”
🔹 @CharlieNwa68454: “Craving for what you cannot afford is called longer truth, not the bride price. We are running away from liability.”
🔹 @DukorJohnbosco: “Bride price is the least of the problems. Living a family life is the real hell, and most people are really scared of it and can’t afford it.”
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"Even the guys are no longer getting I married because they can't afford the bride price." - Nigerian girls joins the 30 days rant pic.twitter.com/22m0rynV9h
— Chudé (@chude__) March 18, 2025
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