Nigeria is in an uproar after a man, identified only as Nkwo, boldly declared on social media that a husband impregnating his wife’s maid is not a good enough reason for a woman to leave her marriage. Yes, you read that right,Nkwo thinks cheating with the help is just another day in a Nigerian marriage!

The drama started when Ada Igbo, a Nigerian woman now living in Canada, exposed her estranged husband, Chinedu, for allegedly getting their maid, Dorcas, pregnant. According to Ada, this shocking betrayal happened while she was in Canada giving birth to their fourth child, leaving Chinedu and the maid alone in Nigeria. The story has since gone viral, with the internet exploding in sympathy for Ada and disgust for Chinedu’s actions.

But just when you thought things couldn’t get more outrageous, Nkwo jumped into the fray. In a comment that’s been making the rounds online, he insisted that Chinedu’s infidelity and the resulting pregnancy are not enough reason for Ada to walk away. “Till tomorrow that’s not enough reason to leave your marriage. It has happened. With the look of things, the man will marry another wife and many women are already on the line,” Nkwo wrote, as if this is just business as usual.

Nkwo’s hot take has split public opinion. Some traditionalists are actually backing him, claiming that marriage must be preserved at all costs,even if it means turning a blind eye to a husband’s affair with the maid. In their view, polygamy is still alive and well, and a man taking another woman is nothing to get worked up about.

But the backlash has been fierce, especially from women and younger Nigerians. Critics are calling out Nkwo for promoting outdated, sexist ideas and ignoring the emotional devastation caused by such betrayals. Many are demanding that women like Ada should not be pressured to stay in toxic marriages just to save face or uphold tradition.

The scandal has also shone a spotlight on the plight of domestic workers in Nigeria. Maids, often young and vulnerable, are at risk of exploitation and abuse. Chinedu’s actions have raised serious questions about consent and the power dynamics between employers and their staff, with many calling for better protection for domestic workers.

Religious and cultural leaders are now chiming in, with some urging forgiveness and counseling, while others are demanding accountability and respect in marriage. The debate is exposing deep divisions in Nigerian society, as old customs clash with modern ideas about gender equality and personal dignity.

As the controversy rages on, one thing is clear: Nigerians are being forced to confront uncomfortable questions about marriage, morality, and the rights of women. Should infidelity,especially with the maid,be swept under the rug for the sake of family, or is it finally time to say enough is enough?