The traditional ruler of Otukpa, the
headquarters of Ogbadibo LGA of Benue,
Chief Sir Sunday Ekele Jp has banned
intending grooms in the community from
spending more than N100, 000 on
traditional wedding.
The decision became imperative following
complaints from young men in the
community that outrageous bride price has
been discouraging them from getting
married.
The monarch, who made this known on
Thursday, July 20th, while speaking on a live
programme on Joy FM, Otukpo said any one
found flaunting the new law would be
penalized.
“Money should not prevent anyone from
getting married in our community. From
now onward, no one should spend more
than hundred thousand naira before he
gets a wife in our community. We need to
encourage the young men so they won’t be
scared of going into marriage,” he said.
