A Nigerian woman, Patience Addra, has finally reacted after her wedding was suddenly cancelled just one day before it was scheduled to hold. The ceremony was planned for Saturday, April 5, in Anguldi, Zawan, Jos, but was called off on Friday.
On the day the wedding was meant to take place, Patience took to social media and wrote, “Online family (in-laws), well done. If you follow social media saga, you go kpai before your time.” Her post attracted mixed reactions, with some followers offering support and others advising her to take a break from the internet.
Initial reports claimed that Patience had called off the wedding due to religious differences. The groom is a member of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN), while the bride is Catholic. However, a Jos-based writer, Paul Kums, later shared more details from the bride’s perspective.
According to Kums, during their final marriage counseling session, the couple was asked which church they would attend after marriage. The bride said she would continue attending her Catholic church, while the groom insisted they both attend his church. He also revealed that his mother had been firm on that condition.
The bride, visibly frustrated, reportedly said, “If your mother is going to decide everything for you, then maybe we should call off the wedding.” The groom later shared the statement with his mother, who became angry and declared the wedding off.
Despite the bride’s attempt to make peace by agreeing to attend the groom’s church, the mother-in-law stood by her decision. Patience reportedly pleaded with the groom to reconsider, fearing the cancellation would shock her own mother who has fragile health. However, her pleas did not change the situation, and the wedding remained cancelled.
The couple had reportedly dated for three years before the wedding plans were finalized. The incident has sparked online debates about religious differences in marriage and the influence of family members on a couple’s decision.
The bride’s short but emotional online message has left many Nigerians reflecting on the pressure couples face when it comes to family expectations and religious beliefs.
