Former Big Brother Naija star, Tochi, has stirred a major conversation online after sharing his perspective on how financial independence could impact women in marriages.
Taking to his Instagram story, Tochi implied that financial dependence plays a significant role in why many women choose to remain in their marriages. He suggested that if these women were financially empowered with substantial wealth, a large percentage of them might choose to leave their husbands.
He made this bold claim by stating that if each married woman were given N100 million to establish themselves, the majority would walk away from their marriages in a short period.
His post read: “If you give 100 married women N100 million each to go establish themselves, in two weeks, 95 will leave their marriage.”
Tochi’s statement quickly gained widespread attention and went viral across social media platforms, sparking heated debates and divided opinions. While some people supported his viewpoint, arguing that financial constraints force many women to stay in unhappy marriages, others strongly disagreed, asserting that money is not the only factor that sustains a marriage.
Supporters of Tochi’s argument believe that financial independence would give women the ability to leave toxic or unfulfilling relationships, as many currently endure difficult marriages due to economic insecurity.
One social media user, @_verapatrick_, shared her perspective on the matter, stating: “I think what he is trying to say is that most married women are treated so badly that if they had financial freedom, they would rather be single.”
Another user, @edafe_vanvic, added his thoughts: “There’s a lot of meaning to that sentence. It also suggests that 95% of women are in marriages primarily for survival. Many are there just to make someone else responsible for their financial well-being 😂. If they finally achieve financial independence, they might no longer find marriage interesting 🤨 because, to them, the man would have nothing else to offer 😂.”
Meanwhile, critics of Tochi’s statement argue that love, commitment, companionship, and shared values play a crucial role in keeping marriages together. They believe that while financial stability is important, it is not the sole determinant of whether a marriage will last or fail.
The discussion remains ongoing, with many sharing their personal experiences and perspectives on whether financial independence truly influences the stability of marriages.