Tosin Ojo, wife of Super Eagles goalkeeper Olorunleke Ojo, has alleged that her husband and his mistress threatened her life and that of their children. Olorunleke, who plays for Sudanese club Al-Merrikh Sporting Club, married Tosin on November 11, 2016, in Lokoja, Kogi State. The couple, who met on Facebook, have two sons.
In a Facebook post on Monday, Tosin, a former Team Manager and Media Officer for Kogi Confluence Queens football club, claimed she had endured significant hardship in her marriage. She alleged that her husband and his mistress, Precious Daniels, were willing to put her and their children in danger. “If anything happens to me or my children, please hold my husband, Olorunleke Ojo and his side chick, Precious Daniels, responsible. His side chick has been giving him different charms home for me and my children, so many women and children have lost their lives to the same situation. My life and that of my children are now in the hands of Leke and Precious,” she stated.
Tosin further alleged that Daniels had bewitched Olorunleke and influenced him to harm her and their children. She described ongoing harassment, including her husband repeatedly entering her bedroom and leaving shortly after, despite staying elsewhere, and claimed he once broke her bedroom door.
Olorunleke, responding on his Facebook page on Wednesday, described his wife’s claims as false, malicious, and damaging. He stated that the issues in their marriage predated recent events and that he had consistently sought reconciliation. He said he had financially supported Tosin and their children, providing monthly allowances, covering rent, school fees, and medical expenses, and even advising her to step away from work temporarily for their safety. He added that she frequently declined his invitations to spend time together while traveling for personal and work commitments.
The goalkeeper noted that Tosin’s persistent neglect of marital duties contributed significantly to the breakdown of their marriage. He stated that he had attempted family intervention and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), but she refused participation, opting instead for court action and social media posts. He also alleged that she repeatedly denied him access to their children, causing him emotional distress.
Regarding the claims of charms, Olorunleke rejected them as untrue, stressing that such accusations are harmful to his reputation and dangerous for all involved. He appealed to the public not to spread unverified allegations and urged Tosin to address grievances through appropriate legal channels rather than social media.
Despite acknowledging the irretrievable breakdown of their marriage, Olorunleke affirmed his commitment to providing for and protecting his children. He appealed for privacy and understanding from the public and media, emphasizing that the matter is already before legal and security authorities and urging that it be handled with dignity.
