Nigerian interior designer and businesswoman Ehi Ogbebor has revealed that she dated MC Oluomo, the President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), while he was married. The relationship became public in 2021 after the pair were spotted together at social events.
Ogbebor Opens Up About Relationship with MC Oluomo
During an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Ogbebor described MC Oluomo as one of her best friends, saying, "Ayinde, as I call him. That's the only man I would sit down and say, yes, I did date him as a married man." She explained that she dated MC Oluomo because he is Muslim and that polygamy is a common practice among Muslims.
Ogbebor Addresses Perception of Snatching Married Men
Ogbebor denied accusations that she has a history of dating married men or snatching other women's husbands. She challenged women who believe she had taken their husbands to confront her directly, saying, "Like I said, I'm waiting for the wife to come and tell me how I snatched her husband." Ogbebor also stated that she does not snatch people's husbands and encouraged women who believe she did to come forward.
Ogbebor Shares Experience of Domestic Abuse
Ogbebor recounted an incident of severe domestic violence during one of her failed marriages, alleging that her former husband beat her so badly that she passed out. She also alleged that her former husband pushed her while she was pregnant, causing her to fall on her stomach. Ogbebor described her experiences as having shaped her approach to relationships and money.
Ogbebor Speaks About Financial Abuse
Ogbebor alleged that her former husband engaged in financial abuse during their marriage, giving her detailed lists of household expenses and instructing her on how money should be spent. She said, "He would give me a list and write it like ₦2,000 for tomatoes, ₦1,000 for Maggi." Ogbebor stated that she is now financially independent and can afford to prioritize her own happiness.
Ogbebor's Relationship with MC Oluomo Continues
Despite the end of their romantic relationship, Ogbebor and MC Oluomo have remained on cordial terms. In 2022, Ogbebor publicly celebrated MC Oluomo's birthday, describing him as a good man and friend. In 2024, she visited him to congratulate him after his emergence as national president of the NURTW.
Source: Pulse.ng
