Man marries young bride in Anambra, photos go viral

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Photos reportedly from a recent wedding in Anambra State have gone viral online, sparking wave of discussion online due to the noticeable age gap between the bride and groom.

In the images, the groom, who appears to be in his 60s, is seen in traditional attire alongside his bride, who some social media users claim looks way younger. While her exact age has not been confirmed, some have suggested she may still be a teenager.

The photos have prompted mixed reactions. Some social media users expressed concern about the possibility of underage marriage, while others emphasized that as long as the bride is consenting, the marriage is legitimate.

Several netizens have compared the union to the well-known marriage of actress Regina Daniels and businessman-politician Ned Nwoko, noting the clear age difference between the couples.

As the photos continue to circulate, the wedding has become a serious topic of discussion online.

Netizens Reactions…

Prince Chuks Obasi reacted: “Both the man and the family of that girl should be arrested.”

Obioma Uche said: “Sixteen years old I think this is child abuse”

Olivia Tonybrown commented: “Hope the man is rich enough like Ned?
That’s the only thing that can keep the teen
But this is child abuse at least Regina reach 20.”

Bassey Baafour JP stated: “The girl’s family should be held responsible for this, the man is an abuser, poor little girl.”

Ifeanyi odieli said: “This is absolutely child abuse, 16 yrs old girl married to a 62 years old man…. Hmmm there’s something fishy.”

Ahina Wata said: “The girl is happy, she is smiling.”

Adaobi Okorie wrote: “A very beautiful girl.”

Tennyson Mathias commented: “Child abuse according to nigerian constitution. The man suppose to have waited for her to reach 18 years. Two years will not kill him.”

Gladys Amaka Otti said: “This is wickedness 46 years older?”

Peculiar Chinonso added: “Senate should implement a law that should be stopping this nonsense.”

Douglas Akweke Obiozoh said: “This is not right but still, she wasn’t forced.”

Azuakolam Iraneus said: “Dis man should be arrested.”

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