“Marry a Contributor, Not a Financier-Seeker” — Reno Omokri Advises Men on Choosing Life Partners

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has advised men to be intentional when choosing life partners, warning against marrying women who see them primarily as financiers rather than partners in building a shared future.

In a post shared on social media, Omokri drew a distinction between what he described as a “buddy” and a “burden” in marriage, stressing the importance of selecting a spouse who adds value rather than one who depends solely on a partner’s wealth and resources.

He cautioned that marrying someone whose expectations revolve around an expensive lifestyle, extended family responsibilities, and financial dependency could place undue strain on a relationship. According to him, a sustainable marriage requires mutual contribution and shared vision.

“Dear men, marry a woman who wants a husband and life partner. Not one who wants a financier for her expensive lifestyle, someone to look after her parents and siblings, and someone to put all her future demands on,” he wrote, adding that men should seek partners who contribute to growth rather than merely distribute wealth they did not help build.

Omokri further argued that happiness alone should not be the sole basis for marriage, noting that happiness is often tied to circumstances and may be short-lived. Instead, he encouraged men to prioritise value addition, which he described as a more stable foundation for long-term joy and contentment.

He explained that while happiness can be easily sustained in relationships with limited interaction, deeper cohabitation may expose a lack of value contribution, which could eventually diminish initial excitement in a marriage.

The commentator’s remarks have since sparked conversations online about expectations in modern relationships, financial responsibility, and the role of partnership in achieving lasting marital stability.