Family Raises Alarm Over UK-Based Man’s Offer To Elder Brother, Alleges Enslavement Plan

A Nigerian man has sparked an online debate after revealing details of a business arrangement proposed by his friend in the United Kingdom to help his elder brother establish a tricycle, popularly known as Keke, business in Nigeria.

The man, identified as @AnyanwuMalachy on X, said his friend intends to purchase a Keke for his married elder brother, who has five children, with the aim of providing him with a reliable means of livelihood and helping him support his family.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the proposed assistance has, however, generated disagreement among members of the family because the UK-based man wants the arrangement documented in writing before handing over the tricycle.

Under the proposed agreement, the elder brother would be required to remit ₦100,000 every week from the proceeds generated through the Keke business. The arrangement reportedly prompted some relatives to contact the UK-based man and question the terms attached to the assistance.

According to @AnyanwuMalachy, some family members accused the man of attempting to “enslave” his own elder brother by requiring a fixed weekly payment, arguing that the proposed arrangement appeared excessive for someone who was supposedly trying to help a close relative.

The relatives reportedly questioned why a weekly payment should be mandatory when the Keke was being presented as an opportunity to improve the elder brother’s financial situation.

The UK-based man, however, reportedly defended the arrangement, maintaining that his intention was not to exploit his brother. Rather, he considers the proposal a business investment in which the tricycle would generate regular returns.

According to the account, the man believes that ₦100,000 per week represents a reasonable return based on the expected earnings from a Keke business, rather than an attempt to take advantage of his elder brother.

Amid the disagreement, @AnyanwuMalachy said his friend sought his opinion on whether attaching the weekly payment to the proposed business arrangement amounted to going too far.

The issue has since generated debate online, with people offering differing views on whether the arrangement should be regarded as genuine financial assistance, a business investment or an unfair obligation imposed on a family member.

While some may view the proposal as a structured way of helping the elder brother establish a source of income, others may question whether the fixed weekly payment could place undue financial pressure on a man who is expected to provide for a family of seven. The debate ultimately highlights the importance of clearly defined terms and mutual agreement when family members combine financial assistance with business arrangements.