Key Points
- He says some men pick more wives for order. He claims the home runs smooth under that plan.
- He argues wives behave when rivals share the same roof. If one errs, he says, another takes her place.
- He cites customs where brothers marry a late sibling’s widow. He says culture kept wives and children under one care.
Ali Baba (Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome) has backed polygamy in a new chat. He says the model helps keep order in some homes. His view sparked talk across fans and culture watchers.
In the interview, he framed polygamy as a clear household tool. He said some wives show restraint when a rival wife exists. His view sits beside a recent bigamy law explainer.
What Ali Baba argues
He argued one wife can be “hard to control”. He added rivals can make a spouse “calm down”. He claims bad conduct meets swift swap by another wife.
Context and culture notes
He recalled women once helped men marry much younger wives. He said that choice kept flings out of the home. He also cited widow care through brotherly marriage in some clans.
Critics say polygamy can fuel hurt and silent fear. They warn power gaps may grow inside such homes. Ali Baba accepts debate but keeps his cultural case.
Under Nigerian law, polygamy depends on the marriage form. Customary and Islamic unions allow more than one wife. Statutory registry unions block extra spouses as bigamy offences.
The topic has trended this month across culture stories. A tycoon’s remarks drew heat after a fresh wedding. See our Tesigimoje polygamy defence story for that angle.
Supporters say the model reflects long held customs in parts. They argue money and clear rules reduce common fights. Even so, they admit the path is not for all.
Rights groups stress consent, choice, and fair treatment always. They ask that wives have voice in key plans. They also press for care of children in such homes.
Ali Baba ends by saying he believes in the system. He stresses it grew from duty and family care. He adds that modern life will still test old views.
