Ayobamiji Komolafe 
Kazim Adeoti, the husband to Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has finally broken his silence regarding his absence from the 50th birthday celebration of his first wife, Olufunsho Adeoti.
Sunday Telegraph reports that Olufusho’s 50th birthday party was held amidst funfare and wide jubilation with families and friends in the United States last weekend.
But yhe absence of his husband sparked social media backlash, prompting Kazim to clarify the situation through a statement via his Instagram page on Sunday.
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Adeoti explained that his absence from the event stemmed from his estranged wife’s specific request that he should not attend.
According to him, the celebrant had communicated her wishes to him directly.
She asked him not to be part of the celebration despite his willingness to attend.
Adeoti expressed that although her decision was painful, he respected her wishes and chose to remain in Nigeria.
He further stated that despite his physical absence, he extended his support financially and morally, ensuring the event’s success.
He mentioned that several family members from Nigeria honoured her big day in the U.S. on his behalf.
Adeoti concluded by saying that he wished Olufunsho Adeoti a happy birthday privately, a gesture that she acknowledged pleasantly.
The businessman’s response has garnered attention from fans, with mixed reactions about the ongoing dynamics between him, his first wife, and his second wife, Mercy Aigbe.
This statement came after Adeoti faced online criticism for not showing up at his first wife’s landmark birthday, fueling ongoing speculation about their strained relationship since his marriage to Mercy Aigbe.
This development continues to stir discussions about Adeoti’s relationship with his first wife and the public interest surrounding his marriage to Mercy Aigbe.
