Give us the N4m, we’ll pay you back

A Nigerian man has shared a family dispute on social media after his friend allegedly offered to buy a piece of family land to help fund his late father’s burial.

The man, identified on X as @AnyanwuMalachy, explained that his friend’s family had budgeted ₦8 million for the burial, with part of the money expected to come from selling family land.

Family Reportedly Budgets ₦8m for Burial

According to @AnyanwuMalachy, the deceased’s three sons agreed to contribute ₦1 million each, while his two daughters would contribute ₦500,000 each, bringing their total contribution to ₦4 million.

He wrote:

“My guy’s dad died and the family budgeted #8m for the burial.

“The 3 sons will contribute #1m each, while the 2 daughters will contribute #500k each, making #4m.

“The remaining #4m will come from selling family land.”

Younger Brother Offers to Buy Family Land

The situation reportedly became tense after the man’s friend offered to buy the family land himself and provide the remaining ₦4 million needed for the burial.

However, his elder brothers allegedly rejected the proposal and asked him to lend them the money instead, accusing him of being selfish and insensitive.

“My guy has offered to buy the family land himself and provide the #4m, but his elder brothers are angry.

“Their argument? ‘You have the money. Why sell family land? Give us the #4m, and after the burial, we’ll raise it, and pay you back.’”

He added:

“He insists business should remain business and wants the land transferred to him.

“Now they’re saying he’s selfish and insensitive.

“Should he lend his family the #4m and wait for repayment, or stand his ground and buy the land?”

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