Bauchi State Denies ₦1,500 Dowry Policy Claim

The Bauchi State Government has officially debunked a viral claim on social media that Governor Bala Mohammed approved a fixed dowry of ₦1,500 for divorced women. Commissioner for Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation, Muhammad Binni, addressed journalists in Bauchi on Sunday, stating that the report is false, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to misinform the public.

The viral video also falsely attributed a directive to the traditional ruler of Zar (Gum Zar) regarding compliance with this alleged policy. Binni emphasized that the Bauchi State Government has never issued any directive concerning the dowry of divorced or single women.

He urged residents to disregard the misinformation and avoid sharing unverified content that could create confusion. Binni reiterated that Governor Bala Mohammed respects the religious beliefs and cultural values of the people of Bauchi State and will not impose contradictory policies.

He called for public vigilance in verifying information before dissemination.