Men have always accused their wives of stealing their money. In our previous edition, we asked women what would make them steal their husbands’ money, and they gave various responses. However, women are also of the opinion that some men steal from their wives. As a result, we went round town to find out from men if women were right in saying that men also steal their wives’ money. These are their responses.
Kelvin Bede AnyanwuHow can I steal my wife’s money? The money belongs to us. If I have any cause to take her money, not steal, I would inform her but if I can’t reach her, I will inform her that I took her money when she comes back. I think I don’t have to steal my wife’s money because we are one.
Christian OgbanI don’t have to steal my wife’s money. I believe we are one. Whatever belongs to her belongs to me. If I find her money kept carelessly, I will keep it for her because stealing it is like stealing my own property, so I can’t steal my wife’s money.
Kachi OkoyeIt depends. I would say I have never taken her money kept carelessly because whatever belongs to her is ours. It’s like arresting a man who killed his own goat.
Oba JumboIf she has enough, I will reduce it for her especially if she refuses to give me when I ask. If she denies she has when I know she does, I will certainly steal it but the only thing is that I will admit whenever she finds out and asks.
Arigbanla SeyiYes, I can steal my wife’s money if the need arises because the money belongs to us. But I will tell her what I have done later.
Anonymous.The Yoruba says, eni to leru loleru, meaning, the one who owns the load, owns the carrier. That is to say that my wife is mine so is her money. So, if I steal her money, I am simply stealing from myself.