Controversial Big Brother Naija star, Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, better known as Phyna, has claimed that polygamy is only for rich men and not for broke men.

She made this statement on a recent episode of her podcast, “Spill with Phyna” while discussing the topic with her co-star, Tacha.

She supported her argument with examples, claiming that if Yul had been very wealthy, Yul’s decision to marry his second wife, Judy Austin, would have been more acceptable to his first wife, May.

According to her, money plays an important role in the success of polygamous marriages, citing the example of billionaire businessman Ned Nwoko, who has six wives, including a popular actress Regina Daniels.

Phyna compared Ned’s situation to Yul’s and opined that May would have been more accepting of her husband’s decision to take a second wife if he had been a wealthy person.

Watch her speak below,

Her statement sparked a wave of comments from internet users, many of whom disagreed with her.

Read some comments below,

@Chiphinny wrote: “How can you compare Ned and Yul? Ned is a Muslim while Yul is a Christian”

@Leaddy30bg wrote: “It is foolish people that will compare Yul and Ned! The situation was different”

@pretty_keseina wrote; “Stop comparing Ned and Yul. Regina Daniels did not do backyard marriage, Ned paid her Bride price. Ned Nwoko introduce Regina to his wives before getting married to her. Regina did not have a baby for Ned Nwoko before marriage.”

@bellasgiftspot wrote: “So Yul situation is all about money to u guys. May being betrayed isn’t a thing 2 u guys. Una think say every na money money Mtcheeeeew???”