Why I Wear My Wife’s Dress While Driving, Viral Ibadan Micra Driver Explains

Afeez Adedigba, a micra taxi driver from Ibadan, Oyo State, recently went viral for an unusual reason: he was spotted driving while wearing his wife’s dress. The sight of a man behind the wheel in a woman’s outfit quickly attracted attention and speculation on social media. However, Adedigba has since provided clarity on the situation, explaining that his choice of attire was driven by necessity rather than any other motive.

In an interview with media personality Ayo Adams on Monday, Adedigba shared that the incident occurred on a rainy day when his clothes were soaked. Faced with the prospect of being drenched and uncomfortable, he turned to his wife’s dress as a practical solution. He informed his wife of his intentions, and she readily agreed, understanding his predicament.

Adedigba revealed that this was not the first time he had donned his wife’s clothing under similar circumstances. “This is not the only cloth of my wife that I have. They are about two. The first time I took the dress, it was raining heavily, and all my clothes were drenched. I had no choice but to take hers since I was still interested in working that day,” he explained. He added that he keeps his wife’s dress in his car as a standby for such rainy days, opting to wear it when his own clothes are soaked.

Regarding the reaction from his passengers, Adedigba stated that their comments didn’t faze him. His primary focus remains on earning a living and delivering the day’s earnings to the owner of the vehicle. Adedigba has been driving the micra taxi for years, a job he took up after he was unable to secure the funds to start a business selling tyres—a trade he had learned in his youth.

Addressing rumors that he resorted to wearing his wife’s dresses because his clothes were torn during a fight, Adedigba dismissed these claims as false. He emphasized that his actions were purely pragmatic, driven by the need to continue working despite the rain.

Adedigba, who is the sole provider for his wife and four children, shared that his family is the driving force behind his dedication to his job. Despite the unusual circumstances that led to his viral moment, he remains focused on his work and on providing for his loved ones.