Why late Dr. Ikenna should not be called my son-in-law — Francis Van-Lare

Nigerian businessman, Francis Van-Lare, has set the record straight regarding his late daughter’s partner, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, insisting that he should not be referred to as his son-in-law.

Van-Lare took to social media to express his frustration, stating that Dr. Ikenna never officially married his daughter since he did not pay her bride price. He emphasized that in Nigerian tradition, marriage is not valid without this customary rite.

“Most Nigerians think with emotions, not with reality and facts. How is someone who never paid bride price for my daughter a son-in-law? He is even an Anambra man like me,” he wrote.

He further highlighted the cultural expectations of Anambra men, describing them as family-oriented and generous. However, he criticized Dr. Ikenna for allegedly refusing to pay just $1,900 per month, despite earning a substantial income.

“Anambra men are very proud of their family, hence most women like them. This one, earning big money, is refusing to pay ordinary $1,900 a month. Nobody should call him my son-in-law for someone I have only seen three times!” he added.

Comparing the situation to his first daughter’s marriage, Van-Lare pointed out that her foreign husband fulfilled all traditional obligations, unlike Dr. Ikenna.

Ending his statement, he insisted that Anambra men do not take extreme actions over family matters, as they always find a way to provide, even if it means engaging in ‘yahoo yahoo‘ to support their loved ones.

It would be recalled that Van-Lare’s son-in-law took his own life after losing the custody battle and was slammed with $15,000 annual child support.