Popular media personality Roby Ekpo has announced plans to petition United States authorities against his ex-wife, Mayowa Lambe, over allegations of marriage fraud. This follows reports that Lambe recently married another man in the US despite no official divorce from Ekpo. In a widely shared interview, Ekpo expressed shock at the news and stated he had personally funded her travel, including purchasing a flight ticket for her trip to Nigeria. He maintained that they are still legally married and accused Lambe of entering a new marriage under false pretenses.
Lambe, through her legal representative, responded with a cease-and-desist letter giving Ekpo 48 hours to retract statements, issue a public apology, and pay N100 million in damages. Her legal team stated the marital relationship "mutually terminated" in May 2025. Ekpo's legal counsel, Tap Legal Services, dismissed the demand as "excessive, unfounded, and premature." They argued that Ekpo's comments were based on personal experience and not made with malice. The firm also indicated that Ekpo intends to submit evidence to US authorities, including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, and may seek legal relief to protect his rights.
Roby Ekpo claims Mayowa Lambe is still his wife while also admitting he paid for her flight to Nigeria, raising questions about the nature of their separation. If the marriage was active as he asserts, her subsequent wedding could have legal consequences in the US. If it had already ended, as Lambe's lawyers claim, then his public statements may lack foundation. The conflicting narratives leave unclear what obligations, if any, exist between the two under law.
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