In a recent discussion on United Showbiz, MC Yaa Yeboah ardently supported the concept of polygamy, asserting that men should have the right to have multiple wives if they desire and possess the financial means to support them. Yeboah expressed her belief that societal criticism of men in polygamous relationships is inconsistent and hypocritical.
During the program on UTV, Yeboah highlighted the double standards faced by women in such situations. She pointed out that while men often face little scrutiny for having multiple wives, women who become second wives are frequently judged or looked down upon. Yeboah criticized the prevailing negative stereotypes associated with second wives and questioned the notion that a woman can “steal” another person’s husband.
“They criticize the other woman for clinging to someone’s husband and not finding her own. If a married man doesn’t date the other woman, how will he be able to make his choice of a second wife? That is why I don’t believe the assertion that another woman can snatch someone’s husband. What evidence do you have? What did she snatch him with?” Yeboah argued.
She defended women who choose to become second wives, suggesting that if first wives are uncomfortable with the arrangement, they should consider leaving the marriage. “If a woman wants to be a second wife, let her be. As long as she understands the advantages and disadvantages of being a second wife, let her be. And to the first wives, if your husband wants to bring a second wife and you don’t want it or the stress that comes with it, leave the marriage. Life can be so simple,” she stated.
In addition, Yeboah took aim at the proliferation of marriage counsellors, claiming that many offer advice despite struggling with their own marital issues. “These days there are a lot of marriage counsellors on social media, I don’t believe in those things. There are a lot of people who claim they are marriage counsellors but their married life is a mess,” Yeboah said.
She cautioned viewers to critically evaluate the advice provided by marriage counsellors, suggesting that their credibility should be questioned.
