The IRS and Domestic Violence: A Shocking Statement

IRS Director’s Remarks on Domestic Abuse: An Analysis

A Nigerian Internal Revenue director has sparked controversy with his remarks on domestic violence, where he jokingly stated that the only “approved instruments” for dealing with one’s wife are rods (spiritual discipline), the ‘third leg’ (intimacy), money, and bank alerts. The statement, while intended to be humorous, has drawn mixed reactions online.

Some have interpreted the comments as a call to treat wives with care and generosity, using the “rods” symbolically to suggest moral guidance rather than physical harm. However, others criticize the statement, arguing that even jokes in this context trivialize the serious issue of domestic violence.