A young Nigerian man’s aspirations of marrying his beloved from Benue shattered when confronted with an exorbitant N1.2 million marriage list imposed by his girlfriend’s family.
The disheartening account surfaced through a Facebook post by the man’s friend, Udam Samuel Aseer, on January 5, 2024.
Udam Samuel recounted how his friend's marriage plans were derailed when the in-laws insisted on an overwhelming N1.2 million marriage list, doubling the initial budget of N600,000.
This revelation triggered a surge of reactions on social media, with many expressing shock and dismay at the hefty demands placed on the groom.
The undisclosed aspiring groom had diligently saved and meticulously planned for his marriage, only to encounter an unforeseen obstacle.
The bride’s family purportedly presented a detailed marriage list encompassing various items, ceremonies, and financial contributions, accumulating to the substantial sum of N1.2 million.
In his Facebook post, Udam Samuel Aseer empathized with his friend's plight, detailing the young man's earnest pursuit of realizing his dream of marrying his girlfriend.
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