Renowned author and social commentator Reno Omokri has delved into marital dynamics with his controversial recommendation on the ideal age gap between husbands and wives.
In a thought-provoking post on his social media platform on Tuesday, Omokri drew from biblical narratives and biological science to advocate for significant age differences in marital unions.
Omokri anchored his argument on the Genesis account of creation, stating, “Take a cue from the first marriage. God created Adam. And Adam was already well settled and established in age at the Garden of Eden before God created Eve for him. They were not age mates or even in the same age bracket. At all!”
The former presidential aide emphasized that marriage transcends emotional connections, urging men to consider long-term biological compatibility. His comments come amid growing discussions about marital longevity in African societies.
The former presidential aide presented a stark biological analysis of male-female sexual health trajectories:
He highlighted, “All things being equal, you will be virile and libidinous until your nineties. Women are not biologically built that way. They reach menopause in their forties. What will you do then? Become celibate and risk prostate cancer? Are you happy with the prostate cancer epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa?”
Omokri warned that neglecting these physiological realities could lead to either health complications or marital infidelity. He particularly cautioned against Western-influenced marital patterns, suggesting they may be biologically unsuitable for African contexts.
Omokri proposed specific parameters for optimal marital age gaps, he wrote, “What is an ideal age gap between man and wife? Ten to fifteen years is ideal. Especially if you desire a long life. Please fact-check me: Men who marry significantly younger women tend to live longer than males who marry their age mates or a few years younger.”
Omokri strongly discouraged women marrying younger men, describing such arrangements as playing “Russian Roulette” with marital stability.
While referencing the British royal family’s example where Queen Camilla is older than King Charles III, he tactfully avoided further commentary out of respect for the monarchy.
Omokri’s remarks highlight growing concerns about:
– Rising prostate cancer cases in sub-Saharan Africa
– Cultural shifts in marital age preferences
– Biological compatibility in long-term relationships
Medical experts have previously noted correlations between sexual activity frequency and prostate health, though direct causal relationships remain debated in scientific circles.
Relationship experts caution that while biological factors are important, successful marriages depend on multiple variables including emotional intelligence, shared values, and mutual respect – factors that transcend chronological age differences.
