A Nigerian groom has shocked many after calling off his wedding just weeks before the ceremony, following a heated dispute with his fiancée’s family over an additional ₦1.5 million payment for food. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
According to reports, the groom had already settled the ₦3.5 million bride price and covered other wedding expenses, including event planners and catering services. However, the bride’s family insisted he must pay an extra ₦1.5m, claiming it was part of their “family tradition.”
Sources revealed that the groom attempted to negotiate by offering to handle the catering himself, but his proposal was rejected. His disappointment deepened when his fiancée allegedly refused to intervene or support him during the standoff with her family.
In frustration, the groom decided to cancel the wedding entirely, despite still having strong feelings for his would-be bride.
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