A Nigerian man’s account of his failed marriage has attracted widespread attention online. He claimed a disagreement over ₦24,000 for their daughter’s hospital treatment became the turning point in the relationship.
LAGOS, NIGERIA — A Nigerian man has shared the circumstances that led to the breakdown of his marriage, claiming his wife refused to contribute ₦24,000 needed for their daughter’s hospital treatment despite allegedly having more than ₦600,000 in her bank account. The account, which circulated on social media, has generated mixed reactions from users discussing financial responsibility in marriage.
According to the man, he always made it a priority to provide food and household necessities for his family because his source of income was not stable. He said he often bought groceries and essential items in advance to ensure his wife and children never lacked basic needs, even during periods when cash was scarce.
He claimed the disagreement began while their daughter was receiving treatment in a hospital. According to his account, he was waiting for financial assistance from his brother, who lived outside Nigeria, to settle a ₦24,000 medical bill. The man said he did not ask his wife for money because he had recently sent her funds for meals at her workplace. He later discovered, according to his claims, that she allegedly had more than ₦600,000 in her account at the time.
The man further alleged that his wife’s response upset him, leading him to seize her mobile phone temporarily. He claimed she bought another phone worth ₦319,000 less than a day later, a development he said convinced him that she had deliberately refused to assist during their daughter’s medical emergency. His account has not been independently verified by Extra News Nigeria, and his former wife has not publicly responded to the allegations.
The development means the story has renewed public conversations about financial transparency, shared responsibilities and trust within marriage. Many social media users have expressed differing opinions, with some supporting the man’s position and others arguing that the public has only heard one side of the dispute. As of the time of this report, no official statement has been issued by the woman regarding the claims.
