By Fatima Abdullahi
Popular media personality and television host, Frank Edoho, has responded to a series of allegations made by his estranged wife, Sandra Onyenucheya, following the public fallout surrounding the collapse of their marriage.
Sandra had accused Edoho of infidelity, emotional abuse and neglect, while also alleging that he abandoned his responsibilities as a father. In response, Edoho alleged that Sandra’s relationship with singer Chike played a major role in the breakdown of their union.
According to Edoho, he initially tried to save the marriage despite discovering evidence of an alleged affair between Sandra and the singer because of their children.
“Since December 2022 till January last year (2025), that news that came out is very true. I approached that stupid guy because this is my second marriage. I asked him if he knew who I was and he was shaking like a leaf. I asked him what he was doing with my wife. He had a serious girlfriend he was engaged to, Precious.
“I told him that if my wife was stupid enough to cheat on her husband, why would he encourage it? He said, ‘Is that what she told you?’ and I told him I have the recordings of him talking to my wife. I told him I have two boys with this woman and I want to raise them. Leave this woman alone and maybe, she will come to her senses. I will overlook it and take one for my sons but they continued,” he said.
The veteran broadcaster further claimed that Sandra encouraged the relationship despite his efforts to keep the family together.
“In the audio, she was the one encouraging the guy. I don’t know what I did to deserve that. I sent her to school in 2010 and 2011 and I said she should do a business. We settled for interior design, and I found her first carpenter for her. I raised everything and studied interior design photography because of her for four years.
“I was doing all that for my wife until I raised her to the point that trouble started. She felt she was big and started an affair with this guy,” he added.
Edoho also disclosed that there was a period he left the marriage for about three months before Sandra allegedly convinced him to return.
Speaking on their divorce proceedings, he claimed Sandra filed for divorce after realising he had emotionally moved on.
“There was a point when she saw that I had moved on and she saw me with a beautiful girl and she took me to court that she wants a divorce. It was just like anger.
“She was asking me to pay her N4m every month for the children’s upkeep and I said that it’s not happening. When I brought my evidence to court, the judge just said please, you know there are children involved,” he said.
Edoho further stated that he intends to release evidence to support his claims, alleging that he secretly recorded conversations between Sandra and Chike after she reportedly promised to end the relationship. Some leaked audio recordings circulating online allegedly captured Sandra admitting that the divorce was not Edoho’s fault.
In an earlier reaction to the controversy, Edoho declined to speak extensively about the situation.
“I am not going to grant any interview because what is the gain for me in talking to PUNCH about my life?” he said.
Reacting to allegations made by Sandra regarding infidelity and finances, he also said, “Indeed. And I left her two years ago and she is still sponsoring. Don’t worry, let people have that perspective.”
The controversy gained more attention after an X user identified as Danny of Owerri questioned reports linking Chike to Sandra.
“But why would Chike sleep with Frank Edoho’s wife. Why? I use to see Chike as a responsible guy,” the user wrote.
Edoho, however, thanked supporters for their sympathy while revealing that the separation had happened long before it became public knowledge.
“I truly appreciate the empathy. While I understand that the public is only just becoming aware of this chapter, I have lived through it privately for quite some time now(almost 2 years) and have since made peace with it emotionally,” he stated.
Online discussions intensified after Sandra and Chike reportedly shared the same love-themed song, “You’re The Closest To Heaven,” by an Australian singer, on Friday, fueling speculation among social media users.
Attention also turned to an earlier interview by Chike on The Unpack Podcast hosted by NAY, where the singer discussed his preference for older women in relationships.
Meanwhile, Sandra took to Instagram on Thursday, May 15, 2026, with a lengthy post titled, “Surviving A Bitch Ass Nigga, Frank Edoho,” where she accused the media personality of cheating, emotional abuse and financial irresponsibility throughout their marriage.
“Choosing to remain silent may give mixed signals to the narrative that a sadist and narcissist peddles, making everyone believe he is a victim.
“Choosing to marry a man, raising our beautiful kids, single handedly building and growing a successful design business and giving myself wholly, undiluted and faithful through and through!
“Until you decided that while I am pregnant with our first child, you would rather have a prolonged affair that lasted years with an actress, Mbong Amata amongst other women.
“Where do I even begin? The nights crying on the floor begging that you see me, with you walking out and not returning for days!”
She also accused Edoho of discouraging her from keeping their second child and abandoning his responsibilities as a father.
“Or the days you tormented me to abort our second child because you were in numerous relationships and not ready to be a father?!
“Throughout the emotional, physiological, mental and physical torture and abuse, I stayed committed, faithful, shielding you, carrying like egg. But you are a shell. Washed up and dried out. You live for validation of the Internet. So enjoy your 10 seconds of pity party.
“A dead beat! That is exactly what you are. I singlehandedly sponsored your lavish lifestyle.
“I singlehandedly paid all your bills, the trips, business class tickets, 5 star hotels, luxury trips, all the home bills including that of the other children from your previously failed marriage. I took your mum abroad to the United States, and she lived in my parent’s home for years! I tried to cover you.
“Have you ever paid school fees? Have you ever? All you did was abuse the financial access you had to my funds. Squandering my money on prostitutes and loose women.”
Sandra also mentioned several women she alleged Edoho had relationships with during their marriage, including actress Mbong Amata, Tega Dominic and Amaka Okeke.
“So many numerous transactions in Lekki hotels, air bnb, lounges and bars. Sold my property without my permission for chicken change and still squandered the earnings from it within one week! On different girls. Documented evidence dey! Chai!
“Disappearing for weeks on end! With loose women and whores like Adaeze Ugboaja at The Hardrock Cafe, or is it Tega Dominic @its_tegadominic the BBNaija girl, or is it Amaka Okeke @diaryofalionqueen, whom you claimed you were trying to get endorsement and sponsorship for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire who you brought into our home to sleep with on our matrimonial bed?
“Or is it the smelling prostitutes whom you led into our home? Where I had to video record you escorting her to the gate! Or is it the whore you had on your Snapchat frolicking in her bikini snapping with your own phone while you were there blowing kisses to her?”
Explaining why she eventually left the marriage, Sandra said she remained faithful throughout the relationship before deciding to prioritise herself and her wellbeing.
“I was a great wife, a faithful wife to the core.
“But a time comes when a woman must choose herself. I chose myself and walked away, filed for divorce too. As an adult woman, I am free to be friends with and date whomever I please. Please, move on with your life. To family and friends who have walked this journey with me and know the truth, thank you for your prayers and support,” she added.
Reacting to the allegations, Okeke denied any romantic involvement with Edoho.
“Over the past few hours, my name has been wrongly linked to false and baseless allegations currently circulating online.
“For clarity, Frank Edoho and I met in 2024 on strictly business related matters and only became good friends in May 2025 when he was dealing with a personal matter which I will not bring up here for privacy reasons. Any narrative beyond this is completely untrue.
“I am deeply disappointed to see my name attached to narratives that are malicious, baseless, and entirely inaccurate.
“I kindly ask that people refrain from spreading unverified claims that may harm individuals, families, and reputations.
“I remain focused on my work and will not be engaging further on this matter. My legal team have been informed accordingly and will take action in due course. Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support.”
Tega Dominic also reacted with a short Instagram post, writing: “It’s all cap.”
Sandra Onyenucheya is known as the founder of luxury interior brand Vivabella Designs and VivabellaHome, while Edoho remains widely recognised for hosting the Nigerian edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Before his marriage to Sandra, Edoho was previously married to broadcaster Katherine Obiang. Their separation also attracted public attention before both parties eventually moved on privatel
