Social media commentator Daniel Regha has pushed back against a viral claim on X (formerly Twitter) that a wife should always come before a mother, igniting widespread debate about family values and marital priorities.
The controversy began after an X user identified as Kira advised married men to prioritize their wives over their mothers. Her post read: “As a husband, never forget your wife is more important than your mother.” The statement quickly drew mixed reactions from users, with many weighing in on loyalty, marriage, and cultural expectations.
Reacting to the post, Daniel Regha strongly disagreed, arguing that the view was misguided. He wrote: “A wife is never more important than a mother, unless the mother in question is not worth being called one.”
Regha emphasized the irreplaceable role of mothers, adding: “A mother is irreplaceable; without a mother, a wife wouldn’t have a husband to begin with.” He further noted that mothers give birth to sons who later marry the women they call wives.
He also cautioned that women who downplay the importance of mothers may not appreciate interference from in-laws in the future, stating that such attitudes could backfire.
Concluding his argument, Regha called for balance rather than hierarchy: “A wife is as important as a mother. Both are influential and play different roles, but never underestimate the importance of a good mom.”
The exchange continues to trend online, with users sharply divided over where loyalty should lie in marriage and the enduring place of mothers in family life.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
