Veteran journalist and former presidential spokesperson, Reuben Abati, has spoken candidly about his marriage, revealing that traditional ideas of submission do not define his relationship with his wife.
Abati made the disclosure during a recent interview with television host and media personality, Morayo Afolabi-Brown, where discussions centred on marriage, respect, culture, and gender roles in modern Nigerian homes.
According to Abati, being older than his wife does not give him automatic authority in their marriage. He admitted that there are moments when he feels his wife relates with him too freely, but any attempt to assert seniority is often firmly resisted.
He explained that his wife has consistently insisted on being treated as an equal partner and has openly rejected certain cultural practices she considers outdated.
One of such practices, Abati revealed, is kneeling to show submission. He said his wife made it clear that she does not believe in kneeling for a husband and would not be pressured into silence or subservience.
Recounting a particular moment, Abati said his wife bluntly told him that if he wanted a wife who strictly followed traditional village norms, he should return to his hometown to find one.
He said: “As an older person, sometimes I think my wife gets too familiar. I reminded her that I am older, and she replied that she would not stop talking. She said she cannot kneel down, and if I am looking for that kind of wife, I should go back to my village.”
The former presidential aide is married to Kikelomo Abati, popularly known as Kiki Atanda-Owo. She is a broadcaster and the Chief Executive Officer of Z-Edge Holdings.
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