I married a secretly gay man and an ab¥ser— Reuben Abati’s wife reveals why her first 2 marriages failed

Kikelomo Atanda-Owo, wife of veteran journalist and former presidential adviser Reuben Abati, has spoken publicly about her previous failed marriages, revealing that she was divorced twice before marrying Abati.

Ms Atanda-Owo made the disclosure while speaking on media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown’s The Morayo Show, where she appeared alongside her husband. She explained that her past experiences shaped her understanding of love, healing, and self-worth.

According to her, her first marriage ended after she discovered she had unknowingly married a gay man, while her second marriage involved ab¥se and inf+delity. She said the experiences left her emotionally scarred but ultimately helped her grow and heal.

Reflecting on her journey, she said the failures taught her the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in choosing a life partner, adding that love alone is not enough to sustain a relationship.

Ms Atanda-Owo, a marketing communications executive and CEO of Z-Edge Holdings, married Mr Abati in 2023 as his third wife. She noted that despite her past, she has no regrets, describing her children as the greatest blessings from those experiences.

Speaking during the interview, Mr Abati said their marriage was not based on material considerations but on shared values, intellect, and mutual understanding. He also advised anyone trapped in an ab¥sive relationship to seek a way out, stressing that there is hope after difficult experiences.