Nigerian man plans to marry his widowed mother-in-law 2 years after wife’s death

A Nigerian man, whose identity has been withheld, has caused a stir within his community and beyond as he expresses his desire to marry his widowed mother-in-law.

The man, aged 46, lost his wife at the age of 34, leaving behind three children – two boys and a girl.

Two years after the tragic loss, he has approached his late wife’s mother, who is 57 and also a widow, with the proposal.

The controversial request has sparked a heated debate among family members and wider society. The man claims that he does not wish to have more children and is primarily motivated by a concern for his existing family’s well-being. He argues that by marrying his mother-in-law, he can ensure his children’s continued care and protection, avoiding the potential mistreatment they might face from an outsider.

He wrote;

“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?”

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