Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has revealed the harrowing experience he went through, resulting in the loss of properties worth millions of naira and limited access to his children, all due to assault allegations made by his estranged wife, Suzanne Emma.
The dissolution of Emeka Ike’s 14-year-old marriage to Emma occurred in 2017 at a Lagos Island Customary Court, citing incessant battery.
Ike shared his side of the story during a recent appearance on the Channels Television program Rubbin’ Minds, hosted by Hero Daniels.
The actor disclosed that the assault allegations made against him led to the closure of his secondary school, St. Nicholas College, on CMD road, Magodo, which represented a significant investment of over N480 million. He emphasized that the accusations tarnished his reputation and resulted in the loss of valuable assets.
In addressing why he did not immediately respond to the domestic violence allegations on social media, Ike explained, “I didn’t come on the internet space to clarify the allegations against me because it’s difficult to clarify because the same people that were bullying me on the internet, they were still there. They are gonna say, ‘Don’t mind him. He is still missing her. Move on.’”
He expressed his bewilderment at the situation, stating, “I don’t beat this lady. What’s going on? Babe, what’s going on? They said I beat you, do I?’ And she [my ex-wife] said, ‘No. But you’re a star, you know, they can always manipulate things and all that.’ So, I was gullible until I discovered that she was actually the one behind all this whole thing.”
Emeka Ike also revealed that despite sponsoring his ex-wife’s higher education, he did not feel loved in return.
He recounted pleading with his ex-wife not to proceed with the divorce, but she was adamant and insisted on ending the marriage.
According to Ike, he believes his ex-wife was manipulated and blackmailed by individuals she was involved with, leading to the divorce.
