Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has called on parents to place their children’s welfare above personal disputes, as she reflects on a fan’s difficulties with his child’s mother.
The mother of two conveyed a poignant message she received from a man who shared his challenges with co-parenting.
The man, who found a strong connection with her recent film Ada Omo Daddy, disclosed that he had invested over ₦20 million in support of his baby mama and child within a span of five months, yet faced a significant lack of accountability in return.
Exasperated by the circumstances, he confessed to ceasing financial assistance since 11th of January, which resulted in his child depleting their food supplies by 30th of January.
Co-parenting challenges with baby mama
In the lengthy note, the man wrote, “I just reached out to my baby mama for a way forward concerning the welfare of my child. I had spent over 20 million on her and the baby in 5 months but I was met with lack of accountability.
“It made me feel so bad that since the 11th of January, I haven’t bought food or anything for my baby again. She ran out of food on the 30th of January (a month and two“But watching Ada Omo Daddy preached a gospel to me and made me weep at the scene where Mr. Bankole handed Pero over to Charles Okafor. It broke my heart and I wept fa.
“To be honest, I want to take care of my child but my baby mama has been making it challenging for me. I’m going to dust everything off, and continue right after the DNA. This movie was for me. Thank you so much.”
Mercy Aigbe responded to his message by urging parents to put aside their disagreements and prioritize the needs of their children.
“Parents really need to do better. How about setting differences aside and focusing on the well-being and what’s best for the kids?” she wrote.
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