The messy fallout between Mayowa Lambe and her estranged husband Roby Ekpo has taken a dramatic legal turn, as the media personality moves to shut down what she describes as damaging public claims. According to recent reports, Mayowa, through her legal team, has issued a cease and desist order to her ex-husband following his explosive interview detailing their failed marriage on The Honest Bunch podcast.
The legal notice reportedly demands that Roby immediately stop making further public statements about her and retract previous claims. In addition, Mayowa is said to be seeking ₦100 million in damages, signaling a serious escalation from online drama to a full-blown legal confrontation.
The move comes in response to Roby’s widely circulated interview, where he made several allegations about their marriage, including claims of deception, emotional strain, and intimacy-related disagreements.
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The controversy began after Roby opened up about their 11-year marriage on a podcast, alleging that he was blindsided by Mayowa’s remarriage. He also claimed the relationship left him emotionally drained and financially stretched, adding that he made sacrifices while she lived abroad for years. The revelations quickly went viral, triggering intense debate online and drawing widespread commentary from fans and public figures.
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Before the cease and desist, Mayowa had largely avoided directly addressing Roby’s claims, instead posting videos that suggested she was unbothered by the controversy. However, this legal move marks a clear shift from subtle reactions to decisive action. By involving her lawyers, she is now pushing back against what she described as false and defamatory statements, signaling that the battle may extend beyond social media.
The situation has rapidly evolved from a personal dispute into a public spectacle involving allegations, counter-narratives, and now legal threats. Observers note that the case highlights the risks of airing deeply personal issues in public, especially when reputational damage becomes a concern.
If the demands outlined in the cease and desist are not met, the dispute could potentially escalate into a court case, further intensifying scrutiny on both sides. For now, the focus has shifted from emotional revelations to legal consequences, adding a new dimension to one of the most talked-about relationship controversies in recent Nigerian entertainment discourse.