Izuchukwu Ehiemere the father of
Liya a 2-year old who was allegedly kidnapped to Nigeria from UK without her
mother’s consent has finally spoken. Izu sent me a mail this evening and begged
that his said of his story be published too. Here is what he said;
My name is Izuchukwu Ehiemere and
I am the biological father of Ms Liya Tinuke Temidun Ehiemere.To be frank, I
met Ms Moronke Fadoju(Liya’s mother) at the University of Hertfordshire, United
Kingdom and we began a casual friendship at the time. We were not in a
“binding” relationship, it was purely casual.
I am the biological father of Ms Liya Tinuke Temidun Ehiemere.To be frank, I
met Ms Moronke Fadoju(Liya’s mother) at the University of Hertfordshire, United
Kingdom and we began a casual friendship at the time. We were not in a
“binding” relationship, it was purely casual.
This relationship/friendship did
not last up to three months of which I was informed by her that she was
pregnant with my child.Naturally,I was surprised and in doubt but before I
could make proper verifications, she had already informed everybody both
domestically and internationally that myself and her were having a baby
together.
not last up to three months of which I was informed by her that she was
pregnant with my child.Naturally,I was surprised and in doubt but before I
could make proper verifications, she had already informed everybody both
domestically and internationally that myself and her were having a baby
together.
Furious at the time, admittedly I
must have said some harsh things with which I regret till date but I accepted
my responsibility and worked towards welcoming Liya into the world. I went as
far as accommodating Moronke for some months as she had been evicted from her
house. This idea didn’t go down well with my friends at the time but it was the
right thing to do, up until my landlord discovered.
must have said some harsh things with which I regret till date but I accepted
my responsibility and worked towards welcoming Liya into the world. I went as
far as accommodating Moronke for some months as she had been evicted from her
house. This idea didn’t go down well with my friends at the time but it was the
right thing to do, up until my landlord discovered.
To cut that story short, I
remained actively involved even when she got a new place because the baby was
fast approaching, helped with the baby shower party, purchasing the baby cot,
baby essentials etc. as well as transporting her to the hospital to give birth,
and thankfully I witnessed the birth of Liya. I remained a key figure from Day1
helping Moronke run errands since she was so weak after birth. I could go on
and on about how actively involved I was but the point drew near when I had to
return back to Nigeria for my NYSC some months after Liyas 1st birthday.
remained actively involved even when she got a new place because the baby was
fast approaching, helped with the baby shower party, purchasing the baby cot,
baby essentials etc. as well as transporting her to the hospital to give birth,
and thankfully I witnessed the birth of Liya. I remained a key figure from Day1
helping Moronke run errands since she was so weak after birth. I could go on
and on about how actively involved I was but the point drew near when I had to
return back to Nigeria for my NYSC some months after Liyas 1st birthday.
I am sorry if going to serve my
country portrayed me as an absent father. It does hurt a lot when Moronke says
I never wanted Liya and I have never been there for her. If I was never there
for Liya, she had the right to name Liya whatever she deemed fit and deny me
parental responsibility. There is a reason why her surname is Ehiemere.
country portrayed me as an absent father. It does hurt a lot when Moronke says
I never wanted Liya and I have never been there for her. If I was never there
for Liya, she had the right to name Liya whatever she deemed fit and deny me
parental responsibility. There is a reason why her surname is Ehiemere.
Given that I have PR to Liya, I
share equal responsibility over Liya unless Moronke has a court order stating
otherwise. During the period of my return back to Nigeria, we had an agreement
that the best way to help Moronke as a new mother, was by both mothers from the
maternal and paternal side taking intervals to travel to the UK to babysit Liya
and enable Moronke go back to the University. An agreement both families as
well as Moronke was very receptive to. Labelling my mother as a squatter who
relied on her assistance was very wrong.
share equal responsibility over Liya unless Moronke has a court order stating
otherwise. During the period of my return back to Nigeria, we had an agreement
that the best way to help Moronke as a new mother, was by both mothers from the
maternal and paternal side taking intervals to travel to the UK to babysit Liya
and enable Moronke go back to the University. An agreement both families as
well as Moronke was very receptive to. Labelling my mother as a squatter who
relied on her assistance was very wrong.
My mother handled every
expenditure in Moronke’s household within her stay there and assisted to the
best of her ability. (Bank Statements available as proof to that effect)My
mother did not have to come to the UK but she did purely out of love, twice as
a matter of fact.
expenditure in Moronke’s household within her stay there and assisted to the
best of her ability. (Bank Statements available as proof to that effect)My
mother did not have to come to the UK but she did purely out of love, twice as
a matter of fact.
During her stay, things did not
pan out well as my mother observed a lot of traits and behavioural patterns
that could be of potential harm to the proper development of Liya.For good
reasons, confidential information would not be disclosed here, but there is
adequate evidence to prove our genuine concern for Liya’s welfare and wellbeing
in the UK.
pan out well as my mother observed a lot of traits and behavioural patterns
that could be of potential harm to the proper development of Liya.For good
reasons, confidential information would not be disclosed here, but there is
adequate evidence to prove our genuine concern for Liya’s welfare and wellbeing
in the UK.
Social Services were also involved
and would know best. As a result of the potential risks to Liya’s welfare and
wellbeing discovered, I granted my mother Power of Attorney to act on my behalf
with matters regarding the welfare of Liya as I was not happy with the
situation at hand and the best outcome was for Liya to be brought to Nigeria.
Ronke’s family was informed that same day Liya arrived Nigeria including our
exact location. Putting up that blog on missing child was not called for, as
they were duly informed.
and would know best. As a result of the potential risks to Liya’s welfare and
wellbeing discovered, I granted my mother Power of Attorney to act on my behalf
with matters regarding the welfare of Liya as I was not happy with the
situation at hand and the best outcome was for Liya to be brought to Nigeria.
Ronke’s family was informed that same day Liya arrived Nigeria including our
exact location. Putting up that blog on missing child was not called for, as
they were duly informed.
It seemed like a deliberate act to
sabotage the good name of my family and indirectly hurt my mother. Kidnap is a
harsh allegation and it was uncalled for in this regards. The blogs and
messages were put up to generate undue sympathy and rage. They were too
erratic. She remained in contact with Liya too, therefore I do not understand
her claims of not being allowed to speak with Liya.
sabotage the good name of my family and indirectly hurt my mother. Kidnap is a
harsh allegation and it was uncalled for in this regards. The blogs and
messages were put up to generate undue sympathy and rage. They were too
erratic. She remained in contact with Liya too, therefore I do not understand
her claims of not being allowed to speak with Liya.
Every decision that was taken was
in the best interest of my daughter, Liya. She knows her father just as well as
her mother, and I am not a stranger to her. Liya was never traumatized during
her stay here, as a matter of fact, she was extremely happy to be reunited with
her father in a cleaner and stable environment.
in the best interest of my daughter, Liya. She knows her father just as well as
her mother, and I am not a stranger to her. Liya was never traumatized during
her stay here, as a matter of fact, she was extremely happy to be reunited with
her father in a cleaner and stable environment.
There have never been issues
between both families and the stories portrayed do not justify that. We remain
as diplomatic as possible and would not result to name calling or war of words
because we want peace to exist. I have no doubt with the events that have taken
place and the publicity generated, more watchful eyes would be placed on Liya
and her welfare going forward. This is all, we as a family have always wanted.
between both families and the stories portrayed do not justify that. We remain
as diplomatic as possible and would not result to name calling or war of words
because we want peace to exist. I have no doubt with the events that have taken
place and the publicity generated, more watchful eyes would be placed on Liya
and her welfare going forward. This is all, we as a family have always wanted.
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