Roby Ekpo Threatens US Petition Over Ex-Wife’s Alleged Marriage Fraud Amid ₦100m Defamation Clash

A brewing cross-border legal battle is unfolding after media personality Roby Ekpo announced plans to petition United States authorities over allegations involving his ex-wife, Mayowa Lambe, whom he accuses of entering another marriage without finalising their divorce.

The dispute escalated after reports emerged that Lambe had reportedly remarried in the United States, a development Ekpo insists is invalid, claiming their marriage is still legally binding. He expressed shock over the situation and said he had supported her travel arrangements, including purchasing a flight ticket for a recent visit to Nigeria.

In his response, Ekpo maintained that no formal divorce had taken place and suggested that the new marriage raises serious legal and ethical questions. He also hinted at submitting supporting documents to US immigration authorities, including the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, as part of a wider complaint.

Lambe, however, has pushed back strongly. Through her legal representative, she issued a cease-and-desist notice demanding that Ekpo retract his statements and apologise publicly within 48 hours. She is also seeking ₦100 million in damages, arguing that their marital relationship had already been mutually terminated in May 2025.

Her legal team maintains that Ekpo’s public comments amount to defamation and have warned of further legal action if he fails to comply with the demands. The matter has now shifted from personal dispute to a formal legal confrontation involving competing narratives.

Ekpo’s lawyers, Tap Legal Services, rejected the financial demand as excessive and premature. They argued that his statements were based on personal experience and not intended to defame, insisting he is prepared to defend his position in court with evidence.

They further stated that parts of Lambe’s legal correspondence could be used in his petition to US authorities, signalling a possible escalation beyond domestic courts into international immigration scrutiny.

The case now sits at the intersection of marriage law, defamation claims, and immigration-related allegations, with both parties preparing for what could beco