Should Ibinabo go to Jail for 5 years??? I ran a poll on the Roadshow on Cool FM today, and callers voted 6:1 in favour of her serving the sentence.
Do I agree? Well, no. Let’s not deprive her children of their mother and not further traumatize them with the negativity associated with their mum being an ex-convict.
However, a N100,000 fine? Seriously???? what can 100k buy in Nigeria today??? Not even an iPhone 6! Probably an iPhone 5s at the most! So are you saying a woman would be deprived of her husbands love, care and intimacy in exchange for an iPhone 5s??? Or the children would be told ‘sorry guys daddy is gone but here is an iPhone 5s for you guys to share’ really???
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I am of the opinion that she should be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the children. This responsibility should be directly proportional to her income. Also, a portion of her income should go to the wife unless she, (the wife) states otherwise. No amount of money can replace a loved one. However, taking financial responsibility could help bring closure to the bereaved family.
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I pray she is pardoned but she needs to show empathy and remorse, while being responsible for the family of the deceased.
