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Former presidential aide and social commentator Reno Omokri has stirred debate online with his latest advice to men about marriage. In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Omokri cautioned men against marrying women who are the same age or only slightly younger than them, arguing that age difference plays a crucial role in long-term compatibility.
Using religious, biological, and sociocultural arguments to support his point, Omokri referenced the biblical story of Adam and Eve to make his case.
“As much as possible, think twice before you marry a woman your age or even a bit younger than you,” he wrote. “Take a cue from the first marriage. God created Adam when he was already well established, and only later created Eve for him. They were not age mates.”
He went on to highlight biological differences between men and women, particularly concerning sexual longevity and health. According to Omokri, men tend to remain virile into their later years, while women experience menopause in midlife — a mismatch that he believes should be factored into marital decisions.
“All things being equal, you will be virile and libidinous until your nineties,” he said. “Women are not biologically built that way. They reach menopause in their forties. What will you do then? Become celibate and risk prostate cancer? Or engage in extramarital affairs?”
Omokri argued that marrying a significantly younger woman — ideally with an age gap of 10 to 15 years — not only aligns with natural biology but also contributes to male longevity. He cited claims that men who marry much younger women tend to live longer than those who marry women close to their age or older.
“Please fact-check me,” he challenged. “Men who marry significantly younger women tend to live longer… but to wed your senior in age is to play Russian Roulette.”
The post has sparked mixed reactions online, with supporters agreeing with his traditionalist views and critics accusing him of promoting outdated and patriarchal ideals.
