Frank Edoho’s alleged lover demands N100m from estranged wife
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At a glance
- An entrepreneur, Adekoya Ibukunoluwa, is suing Sandra Edoho for N100 million, alleging defamation over Instagram posts linking her to an affair with Sandra's estranged husband, broadcaster Frank Edoho.
- Adekoya's lawsuit claims Sandra impersonated her husband on WhatsApp, lured Adekoya to their home, and later posted private information on Instagram after a marital crisis.
- The posts allegedly portrayed Adekoya as a prostitute and sex worker, leading to cyberbullying and reputational damage, prompting the demand for damages and a retraction.
Entrepreneur Adekoya Ibukunoluwa has initiated legal action against Sandra Edoho, seeking N100 million in damages. Adekoya alleges that Sandra published defamatory content on Instagram, falsely implicating her in an extramarital affair with Sandra's estranged husband, popular broadcaster Frank Edoho.
A memorandum of claim, dated July 17, 2026, details Adekoya's accusations of libel, fraudulent misrepresentation, and breach of privacy stemming from posts made on Sandra's Instagram page. The dispute reportedly began in October 2023 when Adekoya met Frank Edoho by chance and they exchanged contacts. The claim further alleges that on November 19, 2023, Sandra impersonated her husband on WhatsApp, inviting Adekoya to the Edoho residence with a monetary offer, under the guise of an invitation.
According to the legal document, Sandra, posing as Frank's brother, transported Adekoya to the residence and allegedly locked her in a room. Frank Edoho, who was reportedly asleep, was later woken and expressed shock at the affair allegation, allegedly apologizing to Adekoya. The entrepreneur's legal team asserts that following a marital crisis between Sandra and Frank in May 2026, Sandra launched a "calculated campaign" against Adekoya.
This campaign allegedly involved posting Adekoya's photograph, private WhatsApp conversations, and a video on Instagram, portraying her as one of several women involved with Frank. One alleged post described Adekoya as a "smelling prostitute." Adekoya's lawyers deem these posts "blatantly false, mischievous and misleading," claiming they damaged her reputation and subjected her to cyberbullying and public ridicule. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that the posts were defamatory, a retraction, an unreserved apology, an injunction against future similar publications, N100 million in damages, and legal costs.
Or is it the smelling prostitute whom you led into our home? Where I had a video record you escorting her to the gate.
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