Polygamy Solves a Lot of Problems If People Are Honest and Open About It — Sannie Daara

In a controversial analysis of modern family systems,CAF media officer Ibrahim Sanni Daara has waded into the long-standing debate on polygamy, describing it as a “tactical formation” that could address social pressures in contemporary society.

The veteran communicator argued that polygamy, when properly managed, offers structure in situations where modern relationships often collapse under pressure comparing it to a squad system that ensures stability when first-choice plans fail.

“We have too many divorces these days… there are more women in the world than men,” he said, suggesting that rigid “one-man-one-wife rules” may not fully address evolving social realities.

He referenced religious and historical figures to support his view, arguing that traditional African and Islamic systems already demonstrate examples of multiple marriages functioning as structured households.

According to him, secrecy around relationships creates more problems than transparency.

“It solves a lot of problems… rather than a man running around, sleeping around, you know he is stable,” he said, describing polygamy as a system that, in his view, brings order rather than chaos when properly handled.

Daara also maintained that family unity is possible under such arrangements, stressing that his personal experience did not reflect the conflict often associated with polygamous homes.

“The relationship was very, very good. We are really united,” he said, referring to his extended family structure.

He concluded with a provocative “final whistle” reflection: societies, he argued, should reassess assumptions about modern relationships and consider whether traditional systems might still offer solutions to today’s challenges.