A man who recently married two wives questioned his critics, asking why his personal choice should be a problem when his forefathers also practiced polygamy. The post drew various reactions, including one that read, “In Sokoto, if a man has five wives, that means he’s single because you need to have a minimum of seven wives to be recognized as married.” The comment, though likely exaggerated or unverified, reflects how cultural stereotypes are often used to justify or mock personal choices. Marriage practices vary widely across regions, but spreading unconfirmed claims about traditions only fuels misunderstanding and misinformation.
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