‘It Was My Fault Too’ – Frank Edoho Opens Up On Domestic Violence Allegations

In a shocking revelation, renowned TV host Frank Edoho has finally broken his silence on the domestic violence allegations that nearly ended his tenure as the host of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”. The allegations, which surfaced after his separation from his ex-wife Katherine Obiang, caused him significant distress and threatened to ruin his career.

A Mismatched Marriage

Edoho reflected on his seven-year marriage to Katherine Obiang, with whom he shares three children. He described their relationship as a “mismatch”, acknowledging that they were young and unprepared for the responsibilities of marriage. “I think ours was a mismatch; I was young. When she got pregnant, I had cold feet, but I still got married. It lasted seven years, and in 2010, I left.”

The Blurred Lines Between Friendship and Marriage

Edoho emphasized the importance of distinguishing between friendship and marriage. “Being friends with the opposite sex doesn’t mean you should get married because that’s a different ball game.” He acknowledged that he and his ex-wife were good friends, but their marriage was marked by significant differences. “She was my good friend, but I think it was love too. I also think we didn’t look at each other very well before we delved into it.”

The Allegations That Nearly Ended His Career

Rumors of domestic violence surfaced after Edoho’s separation from his ex-wife, causing him significant distress and threatening his career as the host of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”. Edoho recalled the crisis meeting with the show’s sponsors, where he was forced to defend himself against the allegations. “That was one of the times I was very depressed, but I couldn’t say anything. The first crisis happened in 2007, but I still stayed on for three years. Then it got to a head in 2010, and I left.”

Clearing His Name

Edoho vehemently denied the allegations of domestic violence, emphasizing that he was not a wife beater. “I’m not going to say it was only her fault; it was my fault too, but not in the way people were depicting it.” He expressed his gratitude to his boss, who knew the truth about his marriage and supported him throughout the crisis. “When I left, I was still doing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Then all of a sudden, I was in the UK, and my boss called me and told me to come back to Lagos because the sponsors were hearing things about me.”

The Aftermath

Edoho’s experience serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of rumors and the importance of seeking truth. His bravery in sharing his story offers a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope for redemption and healing. “I was giving accounts of everything that happened, and I told them that I have receipts. I said nobody divorced me; I took my suitcase and left the marriage.”