My ex-wife initiated divorce – Asu Ekiye

Award-winning gospel singer, Asu Ekiye has said his ex-wife, Kunemofa Asu, initiated divorce proceedings.

He added that he made reasonable effort to get her to reconsider but it all proved futile.

The artiste, popularly known as the Prince of the Niger Delta, disclosed this in an update shared on Facebook on Saturday.

The update comes after Ekiye announced, last Thursday, that his 28-year marriage to Kunemofa had ended.

In Saturday’s statement, the singer said, “Based on the numerous calls and messages I have received, I believe it is necessary to offer this clarification, respectfully and without any intention to cast aspersions on anyone.

“The decision regarding the dissolution of my marriage was not one I initiated. My wife expressed her desire to end the marriage, packed out of my house and subsequently instituted divorce proceedings without any quarrels.

“For about a year thereafter, I made every reasonable effort, and appealed to her in every way I could, hoping that we could reconsider and preserve the marriage. Unfortunately, those efforts did not yield the desired outcome, as she remained firm in her decision.

“Having done all I could to seek reconciliation, I eventually came to the difficult decision to accept the reality of the situation and allow the divorce process to take its course.

“I wish to make this clarification simply to set the record straight. I bear no bitterness or ill will toward anyone. After many years of shared experiences, I choose to approach this new chapter with grace, dignity, maturity and respect for all concerned.”