Nigerian media personality Roby Ekpo has rejected a ₦100 million defamation demand from his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, escalating what began as a personal dispute into a looming courtroom battle.
The conflict intensified after Lambe, acting through her legal representatives under the Aunt Landa’s Bethel Foundation, issued a formal cease-and-desist notice demanding that Ekpo retract statements made during a podcast interview, delete the content, issue a public apology, and pay ₦100 million in damages for alleged defamation. The notice also warned of further legal action if he failed to comply within a short deadline.
Ekpo has firmly pushed back.
Through his legal team at TAP Legal Services, he denied any wrongdoing, insisting his comments were drawn from personal experience and an honest account of events within the marriage. His lawyers argued that his remarks were neither malicious nor fabricated, but reflections he genuinely believes to be true.
They also dismissed the ₦100 million demand as “excessive, unfounded, and premature,” stressing that the situation stems from a deeply personal and complex relationship that cannot be selectively presented in a way that damages his reputation.
According to his legal representatives, Ekpo is prepared to defend his position fully in court and may file counterclaims if necessary, including allegations of harassment and reputational harm. They further stated that supporting documentation exists to challenge some of the claims made against him.
The dispute traces back to Ekpo’s recent podcast appearance, where he spoke candidly about the breakdown of his marriage—comments that quickly gained public attention and sparked intense online debate, now culminating in a full legal standoff between the former couple.
