“I would be inheriting a massive debt” — Man cancels wedding after discovering fiancée owes ₦8.4 million

In late January 2026, a wedding in Kubwa, Abuja, was reportedly called off after the groom discovered that his fiancée had an undisclosed bank debt of ₦8.4 million.

According to social media reports, the revelation came just days before the planned ceremony, with some accounts suggesting it was on the actual wedding day.

Discovery of ₦8.4 million debt sparks wedding cancellation

The man reportedly cancelled the wedding citing a breach of trust and concerns over immediately inheriting a significant financial burden.

The wedding preparations had reportedly been completed, with the venue booked, invitations printed, and traditional rites performed.

The groom allegedly expressed shock and disappointment at learning that such a crucial financial detail had been hidden from him, questioning what other major information might have been withheld.

“I cannot start a marriage knowing I would inherit a massive debt from day one,” he reportedly said in conversations shared online.

Public opinion divided over groom’s decision

Many social media users weighed in on the incident, with reactions divided over whether the cancellation was justified.

Some argued that undisclosed pre-marital debt is a legitimate concern, warning that financial liabilities can transfer in marriage.

Others believed the groom’s decision was excessive, noting that taking loans or having debt is not uncommon and does not necessarily affect a person’s suitability as a partner.