A man reveals why his classmate was removed from a WhatsApp group after they gave him £1.2m

A group of former university colleagues have reacted with shock after a fundraiser they raised for an unemployed colleague allegedly ended in controversy over his wedding plans and further monetary requests.

The man, in a viral account shared within the group, revealed that his colleagues contributed ₦1.2 million to help him learn a skill or start a small business after being jobless for six years. The goal was to help him regain financial stability.

₦1.2 million grant for an unemployed classmate

According to the report, the group pooled the funds out of concern for his well-being and future prospects. The contribution was intended solely to support empowerment and not for personal consumption.

Members believed that this gesture would help him become independent and reduce his long-term financial dependence. The initiative was widely seen as a sign of solidarity among former classmates.

The wedding announcement causes tension

However, the tension reportedly started when the user later informed the group that he was planning to get married.

He said he decided the time was right to marry his girlfriend of four years because he now had “little money”.

The announcement surprised several members, who did not expect the funds to be linked to personal wedding plans. The group was initially silent as the reactions piled up.

The group removed it after a new request

Things escalated when he later sent another message asking for more financial support, stating that the budget for his wedding was £3.2million.

He asked the group for help in covering the wedding expenses, which caused a great outcry among the members.

Soon after, the group reportedly removed him from the WhatsApp group.