The father of Nigerian reality star Ilebaye Odiniya has reacted to the ongoing conundrum in his household.
Several days ago, eelive.ng reported that the self-acclaimed Gen Z baddie, Ilebaye, was physically assaulted by her father, Hon. Emmanuel Godson Odiniya.
Reacting to the ongoing family debacle in an emotional audio statement, the Kogi politician said the issues between him and his daughter were never about hatred, stressing that Ilebaye had always been one of his “best children.”
“I want to put the record straight that what led to that was not that I don’t love my daughter. She was one of my best children,” he said, adding that he ensured she attended “the best school,” showing how much he cared for her.
According to him, he played a major role in supporting Ilebaye’s journey on Big Brother Naija, especially during her 2023 winning season.
“When she told me she wanted to join Big Brother, I accepted it, and I began to work towards it,” he said.
Hon. Odiniya claimed he used his political connections and influence across Nigeria and abroad to mobilise votes for her.
“I contributed a lot using my relationship with Nigerians all over and outside to vote for my daughter massively,” he stated.
“It’s well over 75%.”
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He further alleged that governors, colleagues, and supporters from Kogi State contributed financially toward keeping her in the competition.
“Even governors of some states and my colleagues donated money, which was used in buying the IUC,” he claimed.
The politician, who is reportedly receiving treatment in Abuja, expressed disappointment over what he described as a lack of appreciation after her victory.
“What I was expecting from her wasn’t coming,” he said, alleging that Ilebaye stopped listening to him and rarely gave him audience despite repeated attempts to reach her.
“I would book Ilebaye five to six times in a week; she would never give me audience,” he alleged.
He also made several serious allegations, including claims of disrespect, physical altercation, substance abuse, and family disagreements.
