Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode’s announcement of his estranged wife, Precious Chikwendu’s return to their matrimonial home has drawn reactions from many Nigerians.
Precious, who is a former beauty queen, had left the home two years ago amid allegations that Fani-Kayode physically and emotionally abused her.
She was dragged before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja over the attempted murder of her husband.
She was alleged to have attempted to stab Fani-Kayode with a kitchen knife on November 24, 2018, at Asokoro, within the jurisdiction of the court.
However, on April 15, in the wake of the death of gospel musician, Osinachi Nwachukwu, whose husband, Peter, is now being tried for murder, Precious released photo evidence of domestic violence allegedly inflicted on her by Fani-Kayode.
Barely two months after sharing those photos, Precious appears to have buried the hatchet with her politician husband and father of her four kids.
In a statement on Thursday, Fani-Kayode said, “For the first time in two years, totally unexpectedly and out of the blue, and after she took our sons Aragorn, Ragnar, Aiden, and Liam out for yet another beautiful outing, Mama Aragorn came to the house to visit with us.
“For two years she and I had not seen or spoken to one another but on Saturday afternoon we spent no less than four hours together in which we talked, laughed, and shared some beautiful moments.
“It was touching to see members of my household and staff receive her and, led by our first son Aragorn who held her tightly by the hand, usher her through the gates and into the compound as I watched in utter disbelief and surprise from the balcony.”
He added, “Moments earlier I had seen them walking down from the top of the road through the CCTV cameras and from the same balcony.
“It was a small crowd, led by Aragorn and his mother. They walked slowly with radiant smiles and laughter whilst a convoy of cars followed them from behind.
“It was the dramatic return of a great and beautiful queen who was simply resplendent and who shone as brightly as the morning star.
“There are some moments that words cannot capture or express and this was one of them. After two long years of contentious silence and acrimonious separation, she graced us with her presence and came home.”
Meanwhile, many Nigerians who took to Facebook to react to their reunion appreciated them for thinking of their children.
Agbospecio Ayi wrote, “Good news for the children.”
Juliana Taiwo Obalonye wrote, “She’s just tired of fighting the man. Love of a mother!”
Sanusi Akinsola Sat wrote, “Shame on all the social media lawyers and judges. I’m happy they are back together. The children can also have a good parental upbringing.”
Folasade Yadeka wrote, “I don’t blame her at all. As a mother I will risk it all for d sake of my children.”
Olatilu Oluwaseyi Olawole wrote, “She came back for her kids. Children are women’s weakness.”
Rose Brown wrote, “That’s good news, at least for the sake of the kids.”