“You won’t like it!” — Son of second wife warns those trolling his mum over Mama Ukehe saga

The ongoing family drama surrounding Mrs Gertrude Anulika Ngwu, popularly known as “Mama Ukehe,” took another dramatic twist on Tuesday after the son of the second wife broke his silence to address the overwhelming public backlash directed at his mother.

Stepson pleads for an end to social media attacks

In a video statement circulating online on November 10, 2026, the young man appealed to Nigerians to stop targeting his mother over allegations that she mistreated and humiliated her childless co-wife during their husband’s recent Ozo title-taking ceremony in Enugu State.

“Nigerians, please stop att@cking my mum. Is it not enough already? That woman does not deserve all this hate. Do you want her to d!e? If anything happens to my mum, you people won’t like it. Please, this is enough,” he warned.

Roots of the Ukehe family feud

Mama Ukehe came to the limelight after the video of the coronation of her husband as a chief was posted. In the video, the celebrant, his first wife (Mama Ukehe) and second wife sat on chairs to receive gifts from guests and well-wishers.

Most guests showered the celebrant and his second wife with gifts while skipping Mama Ukehe, who sat in the middle.

Matters was made worse when the three daughters of the second wife and their partners decided to shower money and gifts on their mother, completely ignoring their step-mother. 

The MC read the room and advised the young ladies not to forget their stepmother so they could also spray her some money. The ladies ignored him.

Two female guests appeared to save the poor woman from complete embarrassment as they stepped forward to gift Mama Ukehe a wrapper each.

Their kindness in the midst of open hostility shocked the old woman, who burst into tears before quickly dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief and carrying on with the rest of the ceremony.

Post-event interview

Mama Ukehe was later sought out by BBC Igbo crew, who interviewed her. In the interview, Mama Ukehe explained that she had been married to her husband for decades without biological children.

She recounted years of alleged emotional abuse, insults, and hostility from her co-wife and five stepchildren.

She claimed the second wife repeatedly called her “bad luck” and rejected gifts she bought for the family.

Mama Ukehe’s plight touched Nigerians

Although both the husband and the second wife denied the allegations of targeted abuse, the story sparked massive public sympathy. 

Nigerians across social media platforms have mobilised massive cash donations, home visits, and public celebrations in support of Mama Ukehe.

Some Nigerians have also openly criticised the first wife and her children for lacking milk of human kindness.The criticism the woman received from many Nigerians prompted her son to step up to defend her.

Public outrage intensifies despite plea

Rather than quelling the anger, the stepson’s statement has triggered a fresh wave of condemnation across social media platforms like X and Instagram.

Commentators have dismissed his plea as a late attempt to play the victim card, insisting that the family must face the social consequences of their alleged treatment of the elderly first wife.

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