“Why I chose to walk out of my marriage” – Jude Ighalo’s estranged wife opens up

• Sonia, wife of footballer Odion Jude Ighalo, opens up on the reasons behind her decision to end her marriage.
• Sonia clarifies that her primary motivation was choosing her children’s well-being over continuing the marriage.
• She encourages women to stand up for themselves and resist interference, particularly from overbearing mothers-in-law.

Sonia Ighalo, the estranged wife of renowned footballer Odion Jude Ighalo, has opened up about her decision to end her marriage.

Contrary to speculation, Sonia clarified that the primary motivation behind her choice was the well-being of her three children rather than exhaustion from marital conflicts.

She emphasizes the importance of women standing up for themselves and not allowing external influences, particularly overbearing mothers-in-law.

Married at the age of 19, Sonia said she invested significant efforts into her marriage.

Reflecting on a past encounter with a fellow celebrity, Sonia recalls being advised to be prayerful, hinting at challenges beyond the visible.

Despite laughter, Sonia affirms her resilience, asserting that her children became the priority in her decision to part ways with her husband.

In Sonia words;

“I also want to use this opportunity to encourage every woman out there. I read a few of your messages… Sis, let no one intimidate you, let no evil MIL control your home. Stand up for yourself and your children. Remember, Luke 10:19 says GOD has given us power to tread against scorpions and serpents. Be prayerful, trust me. If not for prayers and my boldness, I would have been forgotten by now. I chose to walk out of my marriage not because I was tired of fighting but because I chose my children over marriage. Remember, I got married at 19, and I invested so much in my marriage as a real African woman who would do anything to see her husband succeed.

Flashback to when a famous Naija actress who married an Edo man came to the house in 2018. She called me aside and said, “Sonia, be very prayerful.” Those who

have the spirit to see beyond the physical would understand what she meant. I laughed, but within me, I said they cannot kill an ONLY CHILD who has an assignment on earth. I hear people saying she’s pained and broke bla bla bruh, go ask them, I was born witha SILVERSPOON.

| promise to open a platform in the future to help and

encourage women who are going through hell in their marital home. They need to speak up. Remember,

marriage Is to enjoy, not to endure. Thanks once again for your kind words and prayers. God bless you all.”