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Mayowa Lambe Demands N100m Damages, Retraction from Estranged Husband Roby Ekpo

From The Punch · (11h ago) English Critical tone

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Media personality Mayowa Lambe has issued a cease-and-desist notice to her estranged husband, Roby Ekpo, demanding N100 million in damages and a public retraction of statements made on a podcast.
  • The notice, issued through Yolanda George-David's Aunt Landaโ€™s Bethel Foundation legal department, warns of legal proceedings if Ekpo fails to comply within three days.
  • Ekpo had alleged infidelity, deception, and financial strain during their 11-year marriage on "The Honest Bunch" podcast, claiming Lambe used contraceptives and remarried without a divorce.

The public dispute between media personality Mayowa Lambe and her estranged husband, Roby Ekpo, has escalated with a legal threat from Lambe's side. A cease-and-desist notice, demanding a retraction of statements made on "The Honest Bunch" podcast and N100 million in damages, has been issued to Ekpo. This legal action, facilitated by Yolanda George-David's Aunt Landaโ€™s Bethel Foundation, which focuses on supporting abuse survivors, highlights the serious nature of the allegations and the potential for significant financial and legal repercussions.

After 11 years of marriage, I woke up to videos and pictures of my wife on Instagram getting married to another man.

โ€” Roby EkpoEkpo recounting the discovery of his wife's remarriage on 'The Honest Bunch' podcast.

Ekpo's emotional account on the podcast detailed claims of infidelity, deception, and a decade of financial strain, including allegations that Lambe used contraceptives throughout their marriage and remarried in the US without a divorce. These revelations have brought their private marital issues into the public domain, sparking widespread discussion and concern.

I am 48 years old, I donโ€™t have a kid, I started going for tests because I thought I was the problem, I thought I had fertility issues. I later found out that she was taking contraceptives.

โ€” Roby EkpoEkpo detailing his personal struggles and alleged deception regarding fertility during his marriage.

From the perspective of Nigerian media, this story taps into public fascination with celebrity relationships and marital disputes. The involvement of a foundation dedicated to abuse survivors adds a layer of gravity, suggesting that the claims extend beyond typical marital disagreements. The demand for substantial damages and the threat of legal proceedings underscore the potential for this conflict to have lasting consequences for both parties. The case also raises questions about privacy, public discourse, and the legal recourse available in such situations within Nigeria.

Mayowa travelled to Miami to do BBL. She told me she went for surgery that would

โ€” Roby EkpoEkpo alleging deception about his wife's trip to Miami for a cosmetic procedure.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.