In a story that has left social media users stunned and buzzing with reactions, an abroad-based Nigerian lady has shared a jaw-dropping account of how a traditional omugwo visit turned into a full-blown family scandal.
According to the story, a woman recently delivered of a baby invited her mother-in-law to perform the traditional postnatal care duty known as omugwo, since her own mother had sadly passed away. In an act of inclusivity and to ease the family transition, she also invited her own father to come stay and help during the same period.
However, what was meant to be a season of bonding, rest, and healing reportedly took a scandalous turn.
The woman’s mother-in-law and her father allegedly began a secret romantic affair under the same roof. Yes, you read that right.
The affair, which unfolded while both were supposed to be supporting their children and bonding with their new grandchild, left the new mother shocked and devastated when she eventually found out.
The viral post has since sparked a heated debate online, with Nigerians expressing everything from disbelief to moral outrage.
“This is why you need CCTV in your house,” one commenter joked. “Imagine being postpartum and dealing with this kind of soap opera,” another wrote. “That’s not omugwo, that’s o-mugu!” quipped a user on X (formerly Twitter).
Others weighed in more seriously, questioning boundaries, family dynamics, and the emotional toll such betrayal could take on the young family.
While the identity of the people involved remains undisclosed, the story continues to trend across platforms, serving as a cautionary tale of how even the most sacred family traditions can take an unexpected and utterly bizarre turn.
Whether fact or fiction, one thing is clear: Nigerian family drama has officially entered a new level.