Family Of Ex-Minister, Audu Ogbeh Keeps Widow’s Children Away From Her, Sends Death Threats


Juliet, who spoke to SaharaReporters on Friday, revealed that Paul and his siblings were in custody of her children and planned to inherit her husband’s estate.

A woman, Mrs Juliet Ochogwu, a widow of late Mr Julius Ochogwu, has alleged that her husband’s family conspired and abducted her two children, Jason and Joanne, in their bid to seize the properties of her husband in Otukpo, Benue State.

Julius’ elder brother, Mr Paul Ochogwu, is a pastor of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Kanshio, Makurdi, the Benue State capital, and he alongside others, Joseph Ochogwu and Miss Martha Agatha, allegedly stormed The Holy Child Nursery and Primary School, Otukpo, on Monday, July 12, when they took the children away.

She alleged that her mother-in-law, Paulina Ochogwu, the immediate elder sister of a former Minister of Agriculture, Audu Ogbeh, was also supporting the evil being meted out to her as well as the death threats sent by the family members so that she could let go of her children.

Juliet, who spoke to SaharaReporters on Friday, revealed that Paul and his siblings were in custody of her children and planned to inherit her husband’s estate.

Julius died on Thursday, April 1, 2021, after a serious battle with diabetes.

Ochogwu’s widow also disclosed that her brother-in-law, Paul, failed to remit over N1.5million condolence money raised by her husband’s friends for the upkeep of the four children, Jonathan, Jason, Joanne and Jasmine.

The woman said, “I was married to my husband for almost 13 years. So, we had a misunderstanding two years ago that led to our separation. I was pregnant with our fourth child. And he said he wasn’t ready for another child. Though we agreed on three children and when the fourth pregnancy came, even though I was on family planning, he said he wasn’t ready for another child that I should get rid of the pregnancy. But, I refused.

“When family intervened and all that, my husband got so furious and threw my things out of the house. So, from 2019 to 2021, we were separated. When he threw my things out, I went to live with my parents in Sokoto. But, my husband allowed me to always be in touch with the other three children by speaking with them on the phone. Three children with him were two boys and a girl. Their names were Jonathan, Jason and Joanne.

“So, within the process of this crisis, my husband sent me a divorce summons from High Court in Otukpo, Benue State. He didn’t take it seriously because we never had any court hearing. In January 2021, I was told that my husband was very sick. I called him that I would come and check on him and the children. The week I was supposed to travel and see him, he said he was referred to the General Hospital in Abuja. He had been seriously ill since I had left. He had diabetes which seriously affected his health. Unfortunately, the week I was supposed to visit him, he died on Thursday April 1, 2021.”

The widow noted that after her husband’s death, her father and relations attended the burial where her husband’s family asked her to take an oath to prove her innocence but her father prevented her, being a Christian family.

She continued that her husband’s family members were not on talking terms with her husband when he was alive but suddenly became so interested in his estate after his death.

She said, “They denied me access to my children only to discover that they were only after his properties and assets. They are aware that I had two male children for my husband; so whoever keeps the children automatically gets the assets. Funnily, these family members of my late husband that have been scrambling over his assets were people that were not talking with him when he was alive.

“His mother, Mrs Paulina Ochogwu, wasn’t on talking terms with my husband. His elder brother, Paul Ochogwu, was not talking to my husband for over 15 years. His younger sister, Martha Ochogwu, also was not talking to my husband even though both of them lived in the same town. For five years, she had not been talking to my husband. His elder brother also, Joseph Ochogwu also was not talking to my husband because my husband was a very blunt and truthful person. He didn’t hide anything. He told the truth openly. They were always against him because of his blunt principles. He never supported injustice.

“These people in their gang-up took my children away. My dad asked some Idoma people about these issues to see if we are doing the right thing. I’m from Edo, not Idoma so there are some things about their customs I don’t know.

Juliet revealed all the atrocities from her in-laws including death threats, adding that she was not asking for her husband’s estate but to let them have access to her children whom she did not know their whereabouts.

“They have unleashed injustice on me because I’ve not seen my children for two years. They are not taking care of the children. Rather, they squandered the condolence money raised for the upkeep of the children. They can keep my husband’s property but give me my children. The three children with them, Jonathan, a-12 year-old boy, Jason, a 10-year-old boy, and Joanne, a 5-year-old girl. They are holding them hostage and captive,” she said.

http://saharareporters.com/2021/08/27/family-ex-minister-audu-ogbeh-keeps-widow%E2%80%99s-children-away-her-sends-death-threats

Lalasticlala

Hmmm

This one strong oh....

That's bad,

Consider this the usual women manipulative, blackmailing story till you hear from the other side.

Being with the Family atimes is worse than being with strangers... Their enmity is even worse cos u won't be expecting something bad coming from them... Watch out for ur fanemies.. Enemies from within.

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oga oil dey your head

CaptainAyub:
Consider this the usual women manipulative, blackmailing story till you hear from the other side.

It’s so terrible that suffering and smiling has now become a normal thing today

Another attempt by virginal people to use gain unnecessary sympathy

Why is it I don't have sympathy for politicians knowing how much pain they have caused we Nigerians.

From the woman's narration, I can decipher some half truths already.

If she has not seen her children for 2 years, then nobody kidnapped them. They are just where they have been for those 2 years. Which one is the late late husband's brother went to their school and took them as if she was the one that goes to carry them from school before.

Instead of playing to the gallery, she should get elders from her place who would go to elders of her late husband's family to see how things can be amicably settled. Going to the media won't help her.

Both the wife and family member are just using the children to cover face they are just fighting for properties. Typical Africa, doctor says he is diabetic patient, family members want you to swear an oath that you are not responsible.
Greed won't let them think straight, its an Estate share it among yourself but no, your are all playing the blaming game. SMH.

Beer parlor gist.

contemplate this the usual men engineered, extorting fable till you listening from the other flank.

>> I was only interested in the I will come and see you part... She didn't show up from January till April? Someone who claims to have her children's interest @ heart..
>> Based on her story, I admit She was treated unfairly... But if the husband was seriously ill , from that January, that would have been the best time to think, who is taking care of my children, were they eating? Knowing fully well that the husband's siblings doesn't talk to him..January, February, March and finally April... Or does she need a visa to get to Benue state or Abuja?
She's equally like the husband's siblings.. after properties..

Your husband was not in talking times with his mother? What then do you do in order to resolve that? You must be a bad influence if your husband is not talking to four(4) of his family members.

CaptainAyub:
Consider this the usual women manipulative, blackmailing story till you hear from the other side.

it's not blackmail. I know me ochogwu personally. He was my project supervisor and a friend. We chatted prior to his death. The wife is saying the truth. Though Mr ochogwu was a very difficult man. His family went too far

adontcare:
it's not blackmail. I know me ochogwu personally. He was my project supervisor and a friend. We chatted prior to his death. The wife is saying the truth. Though Mr ochogwu was a very difficult man. His family went too far

Believe this lady at your own peril

Richy4:
>> I was only interested in the I will come and see you part... She didn't show up from January till April? Someone who claims to have her children's interest @ heart..
>> Based on her story, I admit She was treated unfairly... But if the husband was seriously ill , from that January, that would have been the best time to think, who is taking care of my children, were they eating? Knowing fully well that the husband's siblings doesn't talk to him..January, February, March and finally April... Or does she need a visa to get to Benue state or Abuja?
She's equally like the husband's siblings.. after properties..

yea. The man humiliated her and sent her away. Claiming the fourth pregnancy was for another man. He also seeked divorce before he was critically sick. The Mr ochogwu I know was a serial cheat and violent man( rip). People that know him can testify to this. This woman was treated unfairly. I know them and attended their wedding. We lived the same neighborhood. He was a lecturer in my department. Also my project supervisor and exam officer in that department. Pls don't judge the poor woman

Jimasun:

Believe this lady at your own peril

lol.

Release her children to her and take properties.That is all that matters to any sane mother.

My blood boils more when women are accomplices in this wicked act.like they should understand her pains more.

HitRun:
From the woman's narration, I can decipher some half truths already.

If she has not seen her children for 2 years, then nobody kidnapped them. They are just where they have been for those 2 years. Which one is the late late husband's brother went to their school and took them as if she was the one that goes to carry them from school before.

Instead of playing to the gallery, she should get elders from her place who would go to elders of her late husband's family to see how things can be amicably settled. Going to the media won't help her.

They are where they are cos their father who is their primary caregiver was still alive.But since he's dead she's the next.
After sharing the proceeds,the next best thing is to share the kids among themselves like lots to be used as house helps .Is that better?
Release them to their mother and choke on the properties
.Cest Fini!

adontcare:
yea. The man humiliated her and sent her away. Claiming the fourth pregnancy was for another man. He also seeked divorce before he was critically sick. The Mr ochogwu I know was a serial cheat and violent man( rip). People that know him can testify to this. This woman was treated unfairly. I know them and attended their wedding. We lived the same neighborhood. He was a lecturer in my department. Also my project supervisor and exam officer in that department. Pls don't judge the poor woman

I admitted that she was treated unjustly.. that obviously cannot be ruled out...

What I was struggling to understand is while he was sick between the space of January till April, how did she managed to turn a blind eye based on the welfare of the children? Based on her story, access to the children was not denied right? How about calling them on phone as usual and say your daddy is sick.. I'M coming to be with u till he gets well.

She did not even make an effort to come and see the children while the man was sick...
She now wants the kids because anyone with custody of the kids takes the property...
Do you understand where my line of arguments is heading?
If the family says Okay, take your kids and go,Do you really think she will accept that proposal?

I thought the children were old now

From comments and reading the story....

The woman has told a lot of lies.

She didn't care about the man...didnt really make an effort to see her kids.

There's a possibility she actually got pregnant for another man because the man can't divorce her simply because she got pregnant the 4th time.

Both parties... she and the husband family are less concerned about the kids. Na material wealth them dey eye.

Richy4:


I admitted that she was treated unjustly.. that obviously cannot be ruled out...

What I was struggling to understand is while he was sick between the space of January till April, how did she managed to turn a blind eye based on the welfare of the children? Based on her story, access to the children was not denied right? How about calling them on phone as usual and say your daddy is sick.. I'M coming to be with u till he gets well.

She did not even make an effort to come and see the children while the man was sick...
She now wants the kids because anyone with custody of the kids takes the property...
Do you understand where my line of arguments is heading?
If the family says Okay, take your kids and go,Do you really think she will accept that proposal?

that's what I don't get. Why she did not go to see him or d kids. It is well. They should give her the kids