Nigerian women blame Tinubu over bride price hike

Nigerian women have taken to social media to express their frustration over the country’s worsening economy, calling on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action.

In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), women lamented the rising cost of living, insecurity, and fuel prices, highlighting how these economic hardships have made it increasingly difficult for men to afford marriage expenses, including bride price.

One of the women, voicing her frustration, wrote: “When you’re silent, people assume you’re fine, but we are suffering in silence. We need change. We’re tired; please do something.”

She went on to describe the economic strain, stating: “No place is safe anymore—you can be kidnapped in your own home. How can a liter of fuel cost ₦1,000? I feel for taxi drivers, Bolt, and Indrive operators—it’s tough for them.”

The woman also decried the skyrocketing cost of food, saying: “I can’t believe I’m paying ₦2,500 for ‘mama put.’ How did a plate of roadside food become so expensive? We’re exhausted. Even women aren’t getting married anymore because men can’t afford to pay bride price.”

The post quickly gained traction, drawing reactions from netizens who shared similar concerns about the nation’s economic challenges and their impact on daily life.

Read some netizens’ reactions below;

@Jamal_Ye23: “The pride price is not the problem is the country n woman economy.”

@CharlieNwa68454: “Craven for what you cannot afford is called longer trouth not the bride price,we are running away from liability.”

@DukorJohnbosco: “Pride price is the least of the problems. Living a family life is the main hell which most of the people are really scared of and can’t afford.”

@attahgbenga: “Make them no go get voters card as they are there now during election they will be doing hookup.”

@SammyStar225: “This is true oh. It’s not even bride price . It’s the ceremony itself.”

@gbenson3159: “God help us. We can pay bride price but marriage is not easy with this terrible economy.”

@OGBENI_IFADIPE: “Your papa dey unreasonable with bride price but na government you wan blame… Y’all are legit stoopid.”

@gr8TPatrick: “NOBODY wants to get married because of the country’s economic crisis.”