IS THIS RIGHT? 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;