Cleric Faults High Bride Price in Igboland, Says It's Killing Marriage

A senior cleric in the Diocese on the Niger, Anglican Communion, Anambra State, Rev Canon Ugochukwu Ogunoegbunam, has condemned the high bride price culture in Igboland, saying it's destroying the marriage institution. According to him, the practice is forcing many intending husbands to sell land or other valuable properties to meet the financial demands associated with traditional marriage rites.



The cleric lamented that the high bride price is placing a significant financial burden on intending husbands, making it difficult for them to meet the demands of traditional marriage rites. He criticized the practice, saying that some kindreds increase the marriage list demands for a daughter they did not contribute to train.

Rev Canon Ogunoegbunam attributed the rise in informal cohabitation and elopement among young women to the burdens placed on men seeking marriage. He questioned why society would lament the failure of marriages when the institution is being held hostage by excessive demands. The cleric emphasized that the high bride price is not only affecting marriages but also the overall well-being of individuals and society.

The cleric also criticized the growing materialism among Christians, pointing out that many prioritize wealth and tradition over the values of the Kingdom of God. He condemned idolatry practices like "okite" and "ezenwanyi" as incompatible with Christian life. According to him, Christians should prioritize spiritual values over material wealth.

Rev Canon Ogunoegbunam challenged Christians to work towards establishing God's kingdom through righteous living, hard work, and faithfulness. He emphasized the importance of obedience to divine instruction and warned that failure to do so would have serious consequences for future generations. The cleric urged Christians to prioritize spiritual values and live according to God's principles.

The cleric's statement highlights the need for a re-evaluation of the high bride price culture in Igboland. The practice is not only affecting marriages but also the overall well-being of individuals and society. Christians are called to prioritize spiritual values and live according to God's principles. By doing so, they can build strong and lasting marriages that are founded on God's principles.


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