A 48-hour ultimatum and a ₦100 million demand have pushed a private relationship dispute into a full-blown public legal battle between Mayowa Lambe and Roby Ekpo.
The notice, issued on April 22, orders Ekpo to retract statements he made about Lambe on a podcast, take down related content across his platforms, and issue a public apology or face legal action.
The dispute, which erupted after Ekpo’s emotional account of their failed marriage went viral, has since drawn widespread attention, raising questions about defamation, personal narratives, and the limits one should go when going public with some sort of information.
Who are Roby Ekpo & Mayowa Lambe?
Roby Ekpo and Mayowa Lambe are Nigerian media personalities whose past relationship has only recently come under intense public scrutiny.
Roby Ekpo is known in Nigeria’s entertainment space as a comedian, master of ceremonies, and radio presenter, with a visible presence across events and media platforms. Mayowa Lambe, on the other hand, built her career in broadcasting, gaining recognition as an on-air personality, particularly during her time at Wazobia FM.
The pair got married in November 2015, following a relationship that attracted public attention at the time. Despite their visibility, much of their marriage remained private for years.
That changed recently. Reports of their separation, alongside Lambe’s remarriage, have pushed both figures into the spotlight, sparking wider public interest in what may have gone wrong behind the scenes.
Background & What Roby Ekpo Said on the Podcast
The dispute moved from private to public after Ekpo appeared on The Honest Bunch Podcast, where he gave an emotional account of the collapse of his marriage to Mayowa Lambe.
He told listeners he was shocked to discover videos of Lambe remarrying, saying he “woke up” to images of her wedding online after 11 years together.
Ekpo also claimed that throughout their marriage, Lambe secretly used contraceptives, leading him to undergo fertility tests under the belief that he was responsible for their inability to have children.
In addition, he alleged she misled him about medical trips abroad, including a visit he believed was for fertility treatment but which he later claimed was for cosmetic surgery (BBL).
The podcast episode quickly went viral, with clips circulating widely across social media, triggering divided public reactions and placing the former couple’s private history under intense scrutiny.
Mayowa’s Response: The Cease-and-Desist Letter
In response to the claims made by Roby Ekpo, Mayowa Lambe moved swiftly to a legal position, issuing a formal cease-and-desist notice through her representatives on April 22.
The letter, signed by legal counsel from Aunt Landa’s Bethel Foundation, disputes the foundation of Ekpo’s public narrative, stating that any marital relationship between both parties had been mutually terminated before May 11, 2025, with the knowledge and consent of both families. It further stresses that no subsisting marriage exists, directly countering Ekpo’s portrayal of events.
Mayowa’s legal team accused Ekpo of engaging in a “deliberate and sustained campaign of falsehood”, alleging that his statements on platforms including the The Honest Bunch Podcast were fabricated and designed to mislead the public while damaging her reputation. The letter maintains that the allegations ranging from infidelity to financial dependency are entirely untrue and have exposed Mayowa to online harassment and reputational harm.
To support her position, Mayowa claims to possess verifiable evidence, including financial records, medical and fertility documentation, and communications that contradict Ekpo’s assertions. The notice also frames his repeated public commentary as a pattern of seeking attention through “sensational and unverified claims.”
On that basis, the letter demands that Ekpo:
• Cease and desist from further defamatory statements
• Remove all related content across platforms
• Issue a full public retraction and apology
• Pay ₦100 million in damages
He was given a 48-hour deadline to comply, failing which Mayowa’s legal team says it will initiate immediate legal proceedings, including claims for damages and further sanctions.
Conclusion
What many thought was a deeply personal account shared on a podcast and would blow over, has now escalated into a legal dispute between Mayowa Lambe and Roby Ekpo.
With a ₦100 million demand and a strict 48-hour deadline, Lambe’s response signals a decisive attempt to shift the matter from public debate to the courtroom, drawing a firm line between personal storytelling and alleged defamation.
As the deadline lapses, the focus now turns to Ekpo’s next move. Netizens wonder whether he will comply with the demands or he will prepare for a legal fight that could further test the boundaries between free expression and reputational harm in Nigeria’s digital space.
