A Lagos-based woman has stirred widespread reactions online after revealing that her husband allegedly paid his mother a monthly allowance of N150,000 for four years while the family struggled financially.

In a message to a lawyer, the woman expressed feelings of betrayal and overwhelm after discovering the payments through a bank notification on her husband’s phone.

Discovery Sparks Family Crisis

According to her account, the couple has been married for four years and resides in Gbagada, Lagos. She stated that their finances have remained strained throughout the marriage.

She claimed they frequently borrowed from local savings groups, known as “ajo,” or took out loans to cover their annual rent.

The woman stated that she made several personal sacrifices to support her family. She mentioned that she hadn’t changed her hairstyle in three months and only bought new clothes to save money for their toddler’s school fees.

Her shock came when she reportedly saw a standing order of N150,000 on her husband’s phone, labelled “Mama’s Allowance.”

She said the transfer had been consistent every month for four years without fail. By her calculation, the payments amount to nearly N2 million annually.

Husband Defends Support for Mother

When confronted, the husband reportedly defended his actions.

According to the woman, he told her: “I am the first son, her blessings are why I even have a job.”

She said he accused her of being “bitter” after she described the arrangement as financial infidelity.

The woman disclosed that she has temporarily moved to her sister’s house as tensions escalated. She also questioned whether seeking a divorce would be justified, stating that she feels “married to him AND his mother.”