The Digest:
A man in Kano State visited the Bompai Police Headquarters to seek legal advice on whether he could lawfully offer his wife ₦2 million in exchange for her consent to his plan for a second marriage. The unusual request, shared by police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Kiyawa on social media, has sparked widespread public debate about marital negotiation, consent, and the intersection of tradition, finance, and law in modern relationships.
Key Points:
- A man approached Kano State Police to ask if offering his wife ₦2 million for marriage consent is legal.
- His wife had previously refused to approve his plan to take a second wife.
- Police spokesperson SP Abdullahi Kiyawa shared the incident on Facebook.
- The police did not disclose the advice given to the man.
- The case has triggered mixed reactions online.
- Some viewed the offer as humorous, others as a form of marital corruption.
- The situation highlights evolving conversations about polygamy and spousal consent.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
