Sonia Adesuwa, ex-wife of Nigerian footballer Jude Ighalo, criticized him after his viral video claiming he has faithfully paid 10% of his earnings as tithe for 20 years.
Mocking his statement, she accused him of hypocrisy, alleging that while he donates to religious leaders, his own family struggles financially. Sonia claimed his sister sells garri and tomatoes, while his siblings rely on him. She also accused Ighalo of paying bloggers to damage her reputation.
“This is coming from someone whose elder sister sells garri and tomatoes in a kiosk. This boy is insane as hell! Continue to deceive your gullible followers with your diabolical Aza Men, whom you call MOG (Men of God). I recall Dozel (his pastor) pleading with me to convince him to join the pastors to whom he pays tithe,” she wrote.
Sonia Adesuwa alleged that pastors benefiting from Jude Ighalo’s tithes have built mansions, while his own family remains financially dependent on him.
“They all have mansions in the East. Where are his siblings? Aside from being a nuisance in society and passing themselves off as Ighalo brothers/sisters? What do they do for a living? They all live in his homes with their spouses and children.”
Sonia questioned why Ighalo prioritizes tithing over supporting his own family.
“10% to Aza Men pastors when your family never chop finish. No be juju be that?” she wrote.
Sonia’s remarks sparked mixed reactions online, with some criticizing her for exposing family issues, while others questioned Ighalo’s financial priorities and tithing choices.
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