‘She Refused to Support the Family’ – Ilebaye’s Father Responds to Abuse Allegations
Ilebaye’s father, Emmanuel Odiniya, has broken his silence over the allegations of domestic violence. He says he backed her throughout her Big Brother Naija journey but felt hurt when she stopped answering his calls and failed to help the family after her win. In a released voice note, he admitted striking her out of frustration during a heated argument. He claims he advised her to give to charity and accused her of living beyond her means. He also disputes her version of events and insists he never intended serious harm. The incident reportedly took place at his Abuja home when he locked her inside amid a family dispute. The police initially arrested and later released him. He says he has been summoned again to clarify what happened. The dispute reignites old wounds from years ago, when Ilebaye’s mother left amid claims of abuse. Ilebaye had gone to check on her brothers, whom she felt were neglected. Nigerians are calling for a peaceful resolution and proper justice in the family matter.
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