Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed concerns over the growing issue of individuals in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in the state taking multiple wives despite being unable to adequately support their families.
In a viral video shared on social media, particularly TikTok by Kawu Garba, Governor Zulum criticized both state and national politicians for avoiding the topic due to fears of losing votes during elections.
Zulum questioned, “The question is, which Islamic teacher has spoken out against this? Which member has kicked against this situation?” He went on to point out that politicians are often more focused on contesting elections than addressing critical issues in the IDP camps. “All they say is, ‘Ha, I will not talk.’ Rather, they are concerned with contesting and winning their elections. They refuse to speak out so that the IDPs will not vote against them,” he added.
The Governor cited the example of a man who arrived at the camp in 2011 or 2012 with one wife, but now has four, highlighting the economic strain this behavior places on the state’s resources
