Mabel Makun has confirmed the end of her marriage to famous comedian Ayo Makun, professionally known as AY.
Makun, who is an interior decorator, revealed this in a statement on her Instagram page on Tuesday, April 9.
On Sunday, April 7, PREMIUM TIMES reported that AY confirmed on his Instagram page that his twenty-year marriage was on the brink of collapse.
But Mabel broke her silence yesterday, stating that the marriage was over.
She wrote: “I want to express my sincere gratitude for the supportive messages I have received from everyone. However, my silence should not be misunderstood. Also, the father of my children, whom I have been with for some years, deserves respect and privacy from me and all the concerned parties.
“Most importantly, because of our children whose mental health and general well-being should be prioritized. Many lies have been peddled against me and attacks orchestrated on the social media space, but I will honor my kids with my silence and not address any of these lies.”
Mabel also expressed sadness that her dreams of a lifelong marriage did not go the way she wanted.
“I’m committed to moving forward with grace and resilience. I have faith in a brighter future for both myself and the children.
“While it’s unexpected for things to end this way, I quietly ask for guidance from my faith as I step into this new chapter of life,” she noted.
Makun also sought people’s assistance in fostering an atmosphere of respect and understanding as she and her ex-husband navigated the changes.
She said, “This is a challenging period, and I ask for privacy and consideration as we (my ex-husband and I) find our path forward. I wish him the very best in his journey as well.”
On Sunday, the 52-year-old comedian stated that many people wrongly assumed his silence meant he could not address issues.
He also said his personality and abilities confirm that he has reached a stage where he cannot entertain the public with deep personal family issues.
He said: “Some of us are just logical enough to understand the difference between opinions, values, beliefs, and facts.
“They just might be too much concerning the individuals involved, not even when I have a grown-up daughter with access to social media. Her mental health needs to be protected from seeing things she can not be proud of online.”
It is the third time the couple would make headlines in eight years, as reports had emerged that Mabel moved out of their Lekki residence for undisclosed reasons, in February 2016.
The couple denied the rumors in a joint statement though.
(Premium Times NG)
