Dara, the estranged wife of comedian and skit maker Kehinde Ganiyu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has accused her ex-husband of being an addicted gambler who physically assaulted her at every opportunity
Speaking in an interview with actress Biola Adebayo on Friday, Dara refuted Lande’s claim that she had affairs with 21 men, challenging him to provide evidence. She also blamed Marygold, Lande’s manager and her former friend, as a major factor in their marital issues, stating that he always took Marygold’s side in their disputes.
“When I met Lande, I didn’t date him for money. People discouraged our relationship, and at that time, I was with someone else. But my friend Marygold convinced me to give him a chance after he showed interest at a party where we met. He is addicted to online betting, especially Aviator, and has lost millions. He even sold his car and used the money to gamble. He was always glued to his phone, which I later realized was because of his betting addiction.”
She also revealed that she struggled financially during their marriage.
“I had to collect food on credit while living with him because he didn’t take care of me. On top of that, he beat me up due to his anger issues. Our problems worsened when he sided with Marygold after she defaulted on a N100,000 monthly contribution scheme. When I demanded she pay up, Lande told me to leave her alone because she was broke, even though she had collected her share when it was her turn.”
Dara further stated that before leaving the marriage, she and Lande had planned to create content where she would be seen packing out of his house.
“Even the money for our introduction ceremony, I paid for it myself. When I left, I didn’t take anything from the house; my clothes and other belongings are still there.”
Addressing the controversial Truth or Dare game at actor Babatunde Tayo (Baba Tee)’s residence, Dara said Marygold initiated it for reasons unknown to her.
“I was drunk and barely aware of what happened during the sex dare. I only remember sitting on Baba Tee’s legs. I regret playing such a game and being at that scene.”
Her statements come in response to Ijoba Lande’s recent claims that she was unfaithful and involved with at least 21 men in the entertainment industry, including Baba Tee.
Baba Tee, however, denied any affair with Dara, stating that he only met her once last year through Marygold. He later issued an apology to Lande via Facebook, writing:
“I am deeply sorry from the bottom of my heart, brother Lande. Deep how Dara became Lande’s wife without my knowledge… Hmmm. I fear women.”
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