Media personality Roby Ekpo is at the center of a legal showdown with his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, after she issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding he stop making what she claims are defamatory statements about her. The dispute stems from Ekpo’s appearance on the popular podcast The Honest Bunch, where he openly discussed their decade-long marriage, accusing Mayowa of infidelity, dishonesty, and financial mismanagement. In response, Mayowa, through her legal team, has demanded that Ekpo immediately cease all such remarks, remove related content from his social media platforms, issue a public apology and retraction, and pay ₦100 million in damages.
Ekpo’s legal representatives responded formally on Thursday, April 23, denying any wrongdoing and asserting that his statements were based on his personal experiences and reasonable belief in their truth. The lawyers emphasized that their client’s comments were not made with malicious intent and were rooted in his firsthand knowledge of events during their marriage. They also dismissed the ₦100 million compensation demand as “excessive, unfounded, and premature,” arguing that the matter should be resolved through proper legal channels rather than through pressure tactics.
The response further noted that Ekpo is prepared to defend his position in court if necessary, stating, “Our client is prepared to join issues with your client before a court of competent jurisdiction.” This strong legal stance signals that the matter may escalate beyond a simple cease-and-desist demand into a full-blown legal battle. Additionally, Ekpo’s lawyers pointed out that the two-day deadline given in the original letter was unreasonable, especially for a complex issue involving disputed facts that require thorough legal review.
In a notable twist, the legal team also hinted that parts of Mayowa’s correspondence could be used in a petition to relevant U.S. authorities, including immigration bodies. This suggests that the dispute may have broader implications, particularly if allegations or communications in the letter touch on matters of immigration status or conduct that could affect her legal standing in the United States.
The public reaction to the unfolding drama has been mixed, with social media users weighing in on the couple’s marital breakdown. Some expressed concern over the state of modern marriages, while others urged Mayowa to consider amicable resolution to avoid potential legal consequences, including deportation or criminal charges in the U.S. As the legal battle unfolds, the case has become a focal point in Nigeria’s ongoing conversation about public figures, privacy, and the legal boundaries of personal storytelling. The outcome could set a precedent for how celebrity divorces and public disclosures are handled in the digital age.
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