₦8.7m Pregnancy Scandal: Matchmaker Calls Out Woman Over Alleged Deception

A Nigerian matchmaker has accused a woman identified as Aisha Adewale Mary of allegedly deceiving a United States-based man into believing he was the father of her child and collecting approximately ₦8.7 million from him during the relationship.

According to Bush Radio Academy, the matchmaker made the allegations in a video circulating online, claiming that he introduced Aisha to the 44-year-old man, who had reportedly never been married or fathered a child.

The matchmaker said the pair began dating early last year, after which Aisha allegedly informed the man that she was pregnant with his child. According to his account, the man accepted responsibility and began providing financial assistance despite living abroad.

He alleged that the man transferred about ₦8.7 million to Aisha over a nine-month period to cover antenatal expenses, medication and other needs associated with the pregnancy.

The matchmaker further claimed that part of the money was used to secure another shop after Aisha allegedly lost her previous business premises following a disagreement with her landlord. He said approximately ₦4 million was provided for rent and restocking the business.

However, the matchmaker alleged that after Aisha gave birth about two months ago, she blocked the man and stopped communicating with him.

He claimed that she recently contacted the man and allegedly admitted that he was not the biological father of the child, while apologising for misleading him.

Reacting to the development, the matchmaker expressed anger over the alleged deception and demanded that Aisha refund the money reportedly received from the man.

He warned that he would pursue efforts to ensure the full amount was returned, insisting that she should not repeat such an act.

The allegations have generated reactions on social media, with several users expressing concern over the reported financial loss and the circumstances surrounding the alleged deception.

However, the claims remain allegations made by the matchmaker in the circulating video, and no independent confirmation or response from Aisha Adewale Mary was provided in the account.