Popular Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as Peller, was caught off guard during his statutory marriage ceremony to Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, also known as Jarvis, after a marriage registrar detailed the legal consequences of their union.
Registrar's Warning Interrupts the Ceremony
The registrar told the couple that any breach of their marital obligations could result in a charge of bigamy, a criminal offence carrying a minimum sentence of five years' imprisonment with no option of a fine. After delivering the standard caution, the registrar paused and asked, 'Should I proceed, or do you want to go and rethink?'
Instead of letting the moment pass, Peller stepped forward and interjected. Speaking in a mix of Pidgin and English, he said: 'Excuse me ma. Wait, wait, I get question. Na marriage, love. We will not break it, but ah, I don't know how prison enter this love. We are good.'
Viral Clip Sparks Mixed Reactions
The video of Peller's stunned reaction spread quickly across X, drawing a wide range of responses. Some users found humour in the moment, while others expressed concern for the couple.
User @greatkingbito07 wrote: 'I can't see the happiness in Jarvis face, make e no be like say peller dn enta one chance o, because he's the only one happy among both of them.'
@biggesttoney commented: 'If pikin no reach to tie wrapper go tie wrapper, when breeze blow e go blow plus the pikin with the wrapper. I no de jinx bro but I pray this really awakens him to more reality… and if he's doing it because she's pregnant then that's even more stupid.'
Another user, @_godbrian, remarked: 'Someone needs to lecture Peller on this whole thing because he is still very young o. He has a long way to go.'
@ChikaKenneth13 reacted: 'watin bring prison inside marrrige matter. abeg o my pple is it a crime to love person pikin?'
Legal Context of the Warning
The registrar's warning is a standard legal procedure in statutory marriages in Nigeria, reminding couples that marriage is a legally binding contract. Bigamy, or marrying someone while still legally married to another, is a criminal offence under Nigerian law. The prescribed minimum sentence of five years without a fine option underscores the seriousness of the commitment.
Peller and Jarvis formalised their relationship through a court ceremony on Wednesday, 29 July, with celebrities including Daddy Freeze in attendance. The couple are set for their main wedding celebration on 1 August.
Temple Fulfils Cow Promise with Cash
In related news, billionaire Temple fulfilled his earlier promise of 10 cows by sending Peller ₦17 million in cash instead of livestock. Delta State government official Ossai Ovie Success announced the update publicly, stating that a Deltan's word is binding and expressing disappointment at those who doubted Temple's commitment.
The court wedding and its viral moments have kept fans talking, especially as the couple prepare for their upcoming traditional celebration.
