A Nigerian lady, Obianuju Ritanwa A Anaeto, has taken to Facebook to announce that her bride price has been returned to her former husband. She stated that her ex-husband collected the bride price at her father's house on June 13.
Lady Shares Wish After Failed Marriage
Obianuju, a fashion designer, explained that she decided to share the update publicly because she had also publicly announced her engagement and marriage on Facebook. She revealed that she and her ex-husband have been separated since May 20, 2023. Reflecting on her failed marriage, Obianuju admitted that she had hoped it would last forever, but it did not. While acknowledging that she is not happy about the divorce, she expressed her belief that everything in her life happens according to God's will.
In her Facebook post, she wrote: "BRIDE PRICE RETURNED. Today being 13th June 2026. My Ex husband collected his Bride price at my father's. Separated since May 20, 2023. Got engaged posted here. Got married posted here. I care to also let you guys know that something that I wished to be forever didn't last forever. It's nothing to be happy about but it happened, anything that happens in my life it's God's wish."
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The announcement triggered a variety of responses from Facebook users. Julius Akangson commented: "God does not like divorce so, definitely it can never be from God. Check yourself. Maybe you were competing with your former husband instead of being a help meet." Luke Kayle said: "Lol you people want her to stay in a relationship where she's not herself or where it didn't work. Why??? To prove she's a good woman. Ara gba kwa unu." Ij Ezenekwe offered support: "Sending you hugs girl, you will be fine. Sometimes it's not forever and a day, and I'm glad you choose yourself. May life be kind to you, and when and if you're ever ready again for a companion and partner, a suitable and worthy person will cross paths with you."
Ikechukwu Nwaoru wrote: "Congratulations to you both. Living and surviving with peace is highly underrated. Divorce is not good but when it happens, Both parties will have to try and move on with their lives. Thank you for letting us know about it the same way we knew about your wedding. Learn from whatever that caused the divorce and let your ex husband also learn and both parties should try and grow in diverse knowledge. Good things will come to those who seek peace of mind." Chika Ogodo Mikel stated: "You are the one to make your marriage to work and when you fail your marriage fails as well."
Related Story: Brother Returns Bride Price
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that a lady's brother had returned her bride price to the groom. The lady reacted emotionally after her father returned her bride price to her ex-husband. She celebrated her father's birthday and expressed deep gratitude for his support, noting that he went to great lengths to ensure the process was completed despite resistance from her ex-husband's family.
