Ajirioghene Imah
A Nigerian man has sparked several controversy after expressing his intention to marry his late wife’s mother, 57.
According to popular Nigerian columnist Azuka Onwuka, who shared the story on Twitter, he revealed that the 46-year-old man lost his wife at the age of 34, leaving behind three children – two boys and a girl.
“It’s been two years of grieving, he is ready to remarry but doesn’t want to marry someone from outside the family who might mistreat his children.” He said
However, the man’s proposition has generated mixed reactions within their extended families, with some members supporting the idea while others opposing it.
“A man (name withheld) lost his wife after they had had three children (two boys and a girl). His wife died at 34 years old. Two years after, he wants to marry his mother-in-law who is 57 years old and a widow. He is 46 years old. He says he does not need more children nor want to marry an outsider who may isolate and maltreat his children. Some members of their two wider families support the idea while many are against it. Is this right?” Onwuka tweeted.
