Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey, who lost his wife in 2011, has hinted on remarrying a much older lady. He condemned old men who go after young women for marriage. He was of the opinion that young ladies just starting life should be left for their peers. He opened up during an interview with The Nation.
The MFR awardee then said: “It’s a foolish old man that will say he wants to marry a young lady. The young lady has just started her life and definitely is virile and strong.”
He added that “someone like me should be thinking of a woman who is 60 or above. And when I do it soon, everyone will know.”
He said the companionship of a wife is a good thing and not against God’s admonition.
“I can marry at any time, not just for the sake of marriage, but for the sake of companionship. What else do I want? I have children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren.”
Chief commander as he is fondly called, also stressed that he was not looking for a wife that would conceive babies. He stated:
“As long as I still have life, you will hear when the time for marriage comes”,