In a dramatic twist, the father of former Big Brother Naija All Stars winner Ilebaye Odiniya Emmanuel has finally spoken out after viral videos showed his daughter with a badly swollen face, crying for help and accusing him of beating her “black and blue.”
Hon. Emmanuel Godson Odiniya, in an emotional voice note now circulating widely, gave his side of the story.
He claims he contributed over 75% to Ilebaye’s victory on the reality show and expected respect and appreciation in return.
According to him, the confrontation erupted when Ilebaye allegedly disrespected him, refused to provide money for his medical treatment in Dubai, while allegedly spraying cash at media personality, Cross's wedding, and introduced her 14-year-old brother to hard drugs, an act he says led to the boy’s expulsion from school.
The distraught father admitted to hitting his daughter but insisted it was out of provocation after she allegedly struck him first with an AC hanger and an electric lantern.
“I can’t watch her destroy her life,” he said, pleading with Nigerians: “Pray for me and forgive us.”
The family drama has left many divided.
Some condemn the assault on a grown woman, while others call for understanding of parental frustration.
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