A young billionaire businessman and co-owner of the Icon clothing brand, Ruben Onuha, has stirred massive reactions online after boldly stating that he will never buy his father a house because he “does not deserve it.”
In a trending interview making waves on social media, the 23-year-old entrepreneur explained his reasons, sparking a heated debate among netizens. During the session, Ruben revealed that while he can provide his father with small things like clothes, meals, and plane tickets, he would never buy him significant assets like a house.
According to Ruben, his father did not provide for him during his childhood, and he believes that such gestures should only be extended to those who deserve them.
In his words:
*“I will not buy my dad a house. I can give him clothes, traveling tickets, rent things for him, but I will never buy things for him that he never deserved. I never got anything from him when I was young. The world does not work like that. Normal things, of course, I don’t mind. Such big things, I think you only need to give things like that to people that deserve it. Maybe something like that I can buy for my mum, but I think she does not even want it.”*
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Ruben’s revelation has sparked mixed reactions across social media, with some supporting his stance and others criticizing him for holding grudges against his father.
bissie_ventures said, “So make child also hold grudges against their parents 😢.”
plutoboy_jay said, “Lmao,who never dey the matter no go understand… I support you my brother.”
o.blaz3_01 said, “Man to man, please do the best you can for your children and take good care of yourself while you age, no go labour kpain o🫂.”
beenbad____ said, “Who don’t know them? They from Imo State buh was born in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 buh the Dad had issues with the wife and was back home so he’s the only one that knows what he’s saying and he will be a father one day and the children no go still buy him a house too.”
The young billionaire’s statement has ignited a broader conversation about family responsibilities, forgiveness, and the dynamics of parent-child relationships.
What are your thoughts on Ruben Onuha’s decision? Do you think children owe their parents regardless of past actions, or should gestures like buying a house be based on merit? Share your opinions in the comments section.