Media personality, Robert Ekpo, has officially rejected the cease-and-desist notice issued by his estranged wife, On-Air Personality, Mayowa Lambe, describing her N100 million damages demand as “excessive, unfounded, and premature”.
Through his lawyers at TAP Legal Services, Ekpo posted his response on Instagram this Thursday, just twenty-four hours after Lambe’s legal team made their demands public. The letter, signed by M.M. Obono, categorically denies all allegations of defamation and maintains that Ekpo’s recent comments on The Honest Bunch podcast were based on his personal experiences and matters he reasonably believes to be true.
The legal rebuttal argues that the issues at hand arise from a “complex interpersonal relationship” and that facts cannot be selectively used to construct a misleading narrative against Ekpo. His legal team took particular exception to the three-day ultimatum imposed by Lambe’s camp, labeling it “unreasonable and inconsistent with established legal practice.” Furthermore, the defense revealed that Ekpo possesses documentary and testimonial evidence—including communications and records of interactions—that they claim will directly contradict Lambe’s assertions when presented in the appropriate forum.
In a significant escalation, Ekpo’s lawyers suggested that Lambe’s own notice contained admissions that could be used as evidence in a petition to United States authorities, specifically naming the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The response also put Lambe’s camp on notice of a potential counter-suit, with Ekpo reserving the right to claim for harassment, intimidation, and reputational harm. While the letter noted that Ekpo remains open to a “lawful and structured resolution,” it emphasized that he will not be coerced into making concessions under the threat of litigation.
This high-profile dispute continues to dominate social media following Ekpo’s podcast appearance, where he alleged marital deception, financial strain, and discovering Lambe’s remarriage in Texas after an eleven-year relationship. While Lambe’s team at Aunt Landa’s Bethel Foundation maintains the marriage was mutually dissolved by May 2025 and that her claims are backed by medical and financial records, the conflicting legal stances have set the stage for a protracted court battle. With both legal notices now in the public domain, the case has become a focal point for public debate on privacy and digital-age defamation.
