Mayowa Lambe Sues Ex-Husband Roby Ekpo for Defamation

Mayowa Lambe Sues Ex-Husband Roby Ekpo for Defamation

A fresh legal battle has emerged between Nigerian media personality Robert Ekpo, popularly known as Roby Ekpo, and his ex-wife, Mayowa Lambe, following allegations of defamation stemming from his recent public statements.

Mayowa Lambe, through her legal representatives at Aunt Landa’s Bethel Foundation Legal Department, has filed a suit against Ekpo and issued a cease-and-desist notice dated April 22, accusing him of making false and damaging claims about her across public platforms, including podcast appearances.

The legal notice described Ekpo’s actions as a “deliberate and sustained campaign of falsehood,” alleging that he presented unverified personal claims as facts, thereby damaging Lambe’s reputation. According to her legal team, these statements have triggered widespread online harassment, ridicule, and defamatory commentary directed at her.

Lambe is demanding that Ekpo remove all allegedly defamatory content from his platforms, issue a public retraction and apology, and pay ₦100 million in damages. The notice warns that failure to comply within 48 hours would result in immediate legal proceedings, while also cautioning that individuals who continue to circulate the disputed claims online could face legal consequences.

The dispute intensified after Ekpo’s appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, where he spoke emotionally about the collapse of their marriage. During the interview, he made several personal revelations, including allegations of marital disagreements over intimacy, claims surrounding fertility challenges, and assertions that he underwent medical tests while accusing Lambe of allegedly using contraceptives without his knowledge. He also claimed to have financially supported her for over six years while she lived abroad.

Ekpo further expressed shock at discovering Lambe’s remarriage online, stating that he woke up to photos and videos of her wedding shared on Instagram, an experience he described as deeply painful.

However, Lambe’s legal team has strongly disputed these claims, maintaining that the marriage had already been mutually dissolved before her remarriage. The notice also accuses Ekpo of using public platforms to amplify private matters in a way that could mislead the public and generate sympathy at her expense. According to the foundation, his statements have fueled a wave of coordinated online attacks and trolling against Lambe.

Ekpo and Lambe reportedly met on Instagram in 2015 and married shortly after a brief courtship. Their relationship remained largely private until recently, when news of Lambe’s remarriage in the United States surfaced, surprising many observers.

The controversy has continued to generate reactions on social media, with opinions sharply divided over the claims and counterclaims. While Ekpo has openly shared his perspective, Lambe has largely refrained from direct engagement, instead posting messages suggesting she is at peace with her decisions.

As the 48-hour ultimatum runs its course, attention is now focused on whether Ekpo will comply with the demands or face a full legal battle.

 

Mayowa Lambe Sues Ex-Husband Roby Ekpo for Defamation