Dino Melaye
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Former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye has sparked reactions online after sharing a humorous explanation for why women tend to live longer than men.
Melaye shared the remark on social media while commenting on the long-standing question of why women generally have a higher life expectancy than men.
According to the former lawmaker, the joke was based on the financial pressure associated with paying for shopping, suggesting that while shopping itself may not cause a heart attack, the cost of paying for it could.
The comment quickly attracted attention online, with social media users reacting to the former senator’s characteristically humorous approach to the subject.
Melaye’s post was presented as a joke rather than a scientific explanation of the difference in life expectancy between men and women.
Research has, however, consistently found that women tend to outlive men, with biological, behavioural, social and lifestyle factors contributing to the difference. The reasons are complex and cannot be reduced to a single explanation.
The former senator is known for his outspoken public commentary and has frequently used social media to share political views, observations and humorous remarks.
His latest post has once again generated discussion online, with many readers focusing on the familiar joke about shopping, spending and the financial responsibilities that often come with it.
