Alabi John Ozovehe, a resident of Kogi State Nigeria, has sparked a conversation on Facebook by advocating for the abolition of bride price in Nigeria.

Citing the country’s challenging economic depression, Ozovehe stressed that the traditional marriage requirements, including yams and other items, have become financially burdensome for many men.

He argued that the bride price system, once a cherished cultural tradition, has become unaffordable for men of these days, hereby calling for a review of the practice.

His audience commented these under the post:

Fortune Omuya Salawu: For where even if it hit 10m my son’s must pay and I must collect it over my daughter. No try this advocate again oooo

Obeito Bill Abdul: Imagine buying 100 tubers of yam in this Bulaba season. The price of 100 tubers of yam fit buy a plot of land now. 😂

Amedari Johnson: The intended groom should just come and greet the bride’s family, then move with his wife…. I agree with you oooo

Ya’qub Khalilullah Omeiza: Lol. I think people should just be allowed to do these things according to their means and fathers of the brides should be more understanding too.

Do you also think this suggestion should be put in place by the government?