Journalist and media entrepreneur Best Mbiere has spoken publicly after a Benin High Court dissolved her 12-year marriage to her ex-husband, Michael Mbiere.
In an emotional statement after the judgment, she described the marriage as one filled with pain and betrayal.
Best Mbiere’s Account of the Marriage
Speaking to journalists after the court proceedings, Best Mbiere said she felt a mix of emotions as the marriage finally came to an end. She stated that she had truly tried to build her home but endured what she described as bigamy for two years and adultery for over nine years under the same roof.
According to her, her husband married another woman during the course of their marriage. She revealed that for two years, they never shared the same bed and that he also refused to eat her food.
She maintained that the breakdown of the marriage was not her fault, adding that she had done her best to keep the union together despite the challenges.
Court Dissolves the Marriage
The Benin High Court on Tuesday dissolved the marriage following proceedings. Details of the judgment were not fully disclosed in public, but the dissolution has now brought the 12-year union to a formal end.
Best Mbiere, who is known for her work in media and journalism, has chosen to speak openly about her experience, a move that has sparked widespread discussions on social media.
Public Reactions
The video of her statement has gone viral, with many Nigerians reacting to her account. While some have expressed sympathy and commended her for speaking out, others have called for the other side of the story to be heard before passing judgment.
Marriage and relationship experts have also weighed in, noting that cases like this highlight the growing challenges many couples face, including infidelity, lack of communication, and emotional neglect.
As of the time of filing this report, Michael Mbiere has not made any public statement regarding the dissolution of the marriage.
The development has once again brought attention to the increasing number of high-profile divorce cases in Nigeria and the emotional toll such proceedings take on those involved.
