Self-proclaimed finance expert Geh Geh opposes women using relationships to escape poverty
Self-proclaimed financial expert Emmanuel "Geh Geh" Obruste said he opposes women entering relationships as a poverty escape route, making the remarks on the "Before Tomorrow Comes" podcast on Wednesday, July 29. This follows his wedding video going viral earlier, which he clarified promoted his movie "Our In-Law". Geh Geh stated relationships should be built on genuine affection, not financial dependence, advising men to seek partners with matching economic status. He argued many men sabotage wealth-building by focusing on impressing women instead, adding "The day a woman marries you, she'll stop paying rent. Someone who isn't contributing is still taking because the name 'wife' or 'girlfriend' is attached to it."
The remarks reignited social media debates about relationships and economic realities in Nigeria, where financial pressures often influence partnership decisions. Geh Geh backed his view with animal kingdom examples, claiming females typically bear family provisioning responsibilities across species. His advice to men—"don't train a woman in school, don't stress yourself for a woman"—touches on sensitive gender dynamics amid Nigeria's economic challenges, where some view relationships as strategic economic moves.
With rising living costs pushing many Nigerians to consider relationships for financial stability, Geh Geh's perspective challenges common relationship motivations. His stance raises questions about balancing genuine connection with economic practicality in partnerships where both partners contribute equally.
Do you agree that relationships should be based purely on mutual affection without economic considerations, or do you see financial compatibility as a legitimate factor in choosing a life partner?