Ilebaye's mother also said Ilebaye’s father wanted her to give him ₦5Om from the money she won. She has sponsored his medicaI trip to India and spent over N3Om on him.
In a chat with LIB today May 11, 2026, Ms Lami said her ex-husband’s anger towards Ilebaye is because she refused to hand over all the cash prize to him and also refused to give him ₦5O milIion, after she refused to hand over all her money to him. She said contrary to his claim, Ilebaye had sponsored his medical trips to India and has spent nothing less than ₦35 miIIion on him.
Ilebaye's Mom: When Ilebaye came out of the house, she gave the father ₦7m when he was going for his treatment in India. This was in 2023. Even when he was going last year, she gave him ₦5m as well. The father still called and said the m0neýy wasn’t enough. Ilebaye had to send extra ₦3 miIlion to him. That is asides the ₦1 miIlion she gives to him.
She told LIB that Ilebaye pays the school fees of her two young brothers and that the fees runs into millions of Naira.
Ilebaye's Mom: Must she give him all the money? How much did he spend when she went to Big Brother? I am surprised he is putting his eyes on the money of the girl. I am surprised! He has money. Why is he putting his eyes on the one the child has? Is he not ashamed? If he is complaining, what of me the mother? This girl wanted to open a shop for me, the father refused, saying until he gives permission, she has no right to open a shop for me. Did I complain? Have I one day complained? I am sorry to bring this out but the truth has to be said.
"MY MARRIAGE OF 32 YEARS IS OVER": ILEBAYE’S MOTHER REVEALS SHOCKING FAMILY TURMOIL AS POLICE RELEASE FATHER AMID ASSAULT ALLEGATIONS
In a rapidly escalating family crisis, Lami, the mother of Big Brother Naija winner Ilebaye Odiniya, has revealed that her husband, Emmanuel Odiniya, has been released from police custody following his arrest for the alleged assault of their daughter.
The drama began in the early hours of Saturday, May 9, 2026—Ilebaye’s 24th birthday—when viral videos surfaced showing a distressed Ilebaye with a swollen face crying for help while her father stood over her.
Following the public outcry, the Wuye Divisional Police Station took Mr. Odiniya into custody. However, the situation took a legal turn when the police reportedly ordered the return of the couple's two sons, aged 14 and 11, to their father.
Lami disclosed that although the boys were briefly handed to her, she was forced to return them to the station after police officials cited a court order granting the father full custody.
Lami further revealed that her 32-year marriage to Emmanuel has officially ended. She explained that Ilebaye had only visited her father to ask questions ahead of her birthday and to see her brothers, who are in boarding school. The session reportedly turned violent when the father accused Ilebaye of being "engineered" by her mother.
Addressing rumors circulating online, Lami strongly denied claims that Ilebaye was on drugs. She confirmed that the reality star has been discharged from the hospital after being stabilized with multiple intravenous drips. While the FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, has yet to issue an official statement, the news has sparked a massive debate online regarding domestic safety and the complexities of the family's ongoing legal battles.
Breaking: Ilebaye (Winner, Big Brother Naija (All Stars)) Brutally Assaulted at Home(Abuja) by Her Father, Cries for Help!
Reports reaching us indicate that the public alerted the police who arrived at her home last night but initially could not gain entry into the premises.
Ilebaye is said to be safe and has been rushed to the hospital, where she is receiving medical care.
(This is a developing story).
