Speaking in a now-viral video, he argued that African culture traditionally views men as polygamous, making it easier for men to have extramarital affairs while expecting their wives to remain faithful.
"For me, if my wife cheats on me, that is the end. That is the deal breaker. I cannot negotiate it. But if I cheat, I'll beg for forgiveness. I strongly believe that she is kind-hearted and that she will forgive me."
He maintained that many African men see their wives as their "shrine" and therefore cannot tolerate infidelity from them, even though they may engage in affairs themselves.
"Traditionally in Africa, men are ascribed to be polygamous. Therefore, we can be in a marriage or relationship and feel it's very easy for us to have extramarital affairs or cheat on our partner and then get away with it. But we men do not want the women we see as our shrine to cheat."
He added that while some couples may choose to work through infidelity with counselling and reconciliation, cheating by his wife would remain a non-negotiable deal breaker for him.
The remarks have since generated mixed reactions online, with many criticizing what they described as a double standard, while others argued that his views reflect beliefs still held by some people in certain communities.
Watch the video below:
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