Veteran journalist Reuben Abati has opened up about his marital life with media personality Kikielomo, revealing that his wife refuses to conform to certain traditional expectations. In a recent interview, Abati shared that his wife insists on being treated as an equal partner and doesn’t believe in practices like kneeling to show submission.
Abati said his wife has made it clear she won’t be pressured into silence and has even told him to return to his hometown to find a wife who follows traditional norms if that’s what he wants. “She said she cannot kneel down, if I am looking for a wife I should go back to my village,” Abati revealed .
The story has sparked reactions on social media, with many praising Kikielomo for standing up for herself and promoting equality in their marriage.
Loverboy cum Veteran journalist Reuben Abati has shared insights into his marital life with media personality Kikielomo .
Abati shared the details during a recent interview with media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown.
While talking about marriage, respect, and culture, he explained that age does not automatically give him control in his home.
He said that as the older partner, there are moments when he feels his wife relates with him too freely.
However, whenever he tries to remind her of his seniority, she quickly pushes back and makes her position clear.
According to him, his wife insists on being treated as an equal partner and refuses to conform to certain traditional expectations.
Abati explained that his wife does not believe in practices such as kneeling to show submission and has made it known that she will not be pressured into silence
He added that she once bluntly told him that if he wanted a wife who strictly followed village traditions, he should return to his hometown to find one.
He said: “As an older person, sometimes I think my wife gets too familiar and I said no, I am older than you and she said no I you don’t want me to talk.
“She said she cannot kneel down, if I am looking for a wife I should go back to my village.”
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