Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has publicly raised concerns about the welfare of her two sons, alleging that they have been poorly treated while in the care of their stepmother amid an ongoing custody dispute with their father.

What to Know About Laide Bakare’s Claims

• Laide Bakare said she became increasingly concerned about the safety and wellbeing of her two sons.
• The actress alleged that her former husband’s wife mistreated the children and made a disturbing statement during a conversation she said she overheard.
• Bakare also claimed that she had repeatedly raised her concerns with the children’s father without seeing the action she wanted.
• She further alleged that disagreements over the boys’ passports have affected her plans to have them live with or travel with her.
• She is appealing to their father to give her custody of the children.

Why Laide Bakare Took the Custody Dispute Public

Bakare addressed the matter in a video shared on Instagram, explaining that she decided to speak publicly because her concerns about her children had become increasingly serious.

The actress said she and the father of her sons had been involved in disagreements over how much time the boys should spend with her since their separation.

According to Bakare, the situation had become distressing enough for her to speak out despite the usual advice against taking private family problems to social media.

“I’m currently not thinking straight. People say you shouldn’t take your problems to the public or social media, but when it gets scary and threatening, one has to speak out.”

Her central concern, she said, is the welfare of the boys while they are staying with their stepmother.

Bakare Makes Allegations About Her Sons’ Treatment

Bakare alleged that the children were not being treated properly while in their stepmother’s care.

“My worry now is about the boys being with another wife who isn’t treating them well,” she said.

The actress went on to describe an incident she claimed occurred during a phone conversation involving her former husband’s wife and some boys.

Bakare alleged that she heard the woman instructing the boys not to beat her children in areas where injuries would be easily visible. She further claimed that she recorded the conversation as evidence.

“On one occasion, over the phone, I heard my baby’s father’s wife telling some boys not to beat my children where the scars would be obvious, but to strangle them instead. I recorded the conversation as evidence,” Bakare alleged.

The claim is an allegation made publicly by Bakare; the supplied report does not independently establish the incident or provide a response from the children’s stepmother.

What Bakare Says About the Children’s Father

Bakare also said she had previously raised her concerns with the father of her sons.

According to the actress, she had complained to him several times about issues concerning the children but accused him of failing to take the action she expected.

“I have complained to my baby’s father several times, but he has refused to act on it,” she said.

She also accused the children’s stepmother of presenting herself differently when Bakare was present.

“Now, I’m crying out because I don’t want my children to be with their stepmother, whom I believe is a hypocrite. She behaves nicely whenever she sees me but turns mean and wicked when I’m not around,” she said.

Those claims also remain allegations contained in Bakare’s account.

Passport Dispute Adds to the Custody Tension

Beyond the concerns about the boys’ treatment, Bakare alleged that her former husband had prevented her from renewing the children’s passports.

She said the situation had affected her plans to have the boys live with her or travel with them to the United States.

“My baby’s father has also refused to allow me to renew their passports so I can send them to America or bring them to live with me,” Bakare said.

The passport issue, according to Bakare, has therefore become another point of disagreement between her and the children’s father.

Bakare Appeals for Custody of Her Sons

Bakare ultimately appealed to the public to help her resolve the dispute and urged the children’s father to allow her to take custody of the boys.

“So please, help me appeal to my children’s father to give me custody of my boys,” she added.

Her public appeal places the welfare of the children and the custody disagreement at the centre of the dispute.

What Is Not Established From Bakare’s Account

The supplied report contains Bakare’s allegations but does not provide a response from her former husband or his wife.

It also does not establish whether the alleged recording has been independently authenticated, whether authorities have investigated the claims, or whether a court has issued a new custody decision.

Those points therefore remain unresolved based on the information available in the report.

Laide Bakare’s Family Background

Bakare was previously married to Olumide Okunfulure, an American-based businessman from Ondo State. Their marriage produced a daughter, Simi.

She later married Mutairu Orilowo, with whom she has two sons who are at the centre of the current custody dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Laide Bakare allege about her sons?
Bakare alleged that her two sons were being poorly treated while staying with their stepmother and described a disturbing conversation she said she overheard.

Why is Laide Bakare seeking custody of her sons?
She said her concerns about their welfare and alleged treatment have led her to appeal to their father to give her custody.

What did Bakare say about the children’s passports?
She alleged that their father had refused to allow the boys’ passports to be renewed, which she said affected her plans for them to live with or travel with her.

Where did Laide Bakare make the allegations?
She discussed the matter in a video shared on Instagram.

Has the children’s father responded to the allegations?
The supplied report does not contain a response from the children’s father or his wife.

What Happens Next in the Custody Dispute?

For now, the supplied report leaves the custody dispute unresolved. Bakare has publicly appealed to the children’s father to give her custody, while the allegations concerning the boys’ treatment remain claims made by the actress that have not been independently established in the report.

The situation could develop further if the other parties involved respond or if there is a formal development concerning custody or the children’s welfare.