A viral moment from the Kano State Government’s mass wedding programme has sparked fresh debate over the priorities of government spending, after a groom publicly celebrated the addition of another wife during the state-sponsored ceremony.
The groom, who spoke during the event, cheerfully declared: “I just added another wife; I have three already.” The comment quickly gained attention online, adding a humorous but controversial dimension to a government programme that has already generated discussions about the role of the state in supporting marriages.
The mass wedding was part of a ₦1.5 billion initiative by the Kano State Government to facilitate the marriage of 1,500 couples, according to reports by Punch.
The programme, backed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, is aimed at supporting prospective couples who may otherwise struggle with the financial demands associated with getting married.
However, the viral statement from the groom has shifted part of the public conversation
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