A Nigerian man has sparked debate online after revealing why he is divorcing his wife, alleging that she refused to contribute ₦24,000 toward their daughter’s hospital treatment despite having more than ₦600,000 in her bank account.

Speaking on TheJusticeCourt, the man recounted being stranded at the hospital when his daughter needed urgent medical attention but he had no money on him.

According to him, he had always taken responsibility for the family’s financial needs, ensuring there was food and other household essentials despite his unstable income.

He said:

> “We were in the hospital with my daughter, and I didn’t have money. I had to wait for my brother, who wasn’t in Nigeria, to send me money. A day before, I had even struggled to send her money for food at work.”

The man claimed he had never expected to ask his wife for financial assistance because he had consistently covered the family’s expenses. However, he said he was shocked to later discover that she had over ₦600,000 in her account.

He further alleged:

> “When I later discovered she had more than ₦600,000 in her account, I was shocked. It wasn’t even up to 24 hours she bought another phone for ₦319,000 after I seized her old one.”

According to him, her refusal to contribute to the ₦24,000 hospital bill left him heartbroken and ultimately contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.

The account has generated mixed reactions online. While some social media users argued that spouses should support one another during difficult times, others suggested there may be additional context that was not shared.

The claims reflect the man’s account and have not been independently verified.