Lanre Gentry, ex-husband of Mercy Aigbe, shares birthday message for son, asserts paternal rights amid strained co-parenting dynamics. Sparks debate on navigating parenthood post-separation.
Lanre Gentry, the former husband of popular Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe, has taken to social media to share a birthday message for their son, Juwon. In an Instagram post, Gentry expressed his determination to maintain his role as Juwon's father, regardless of any attempts by Mercy to distance them.
"Happy birthday to my dear son Olajuwon Gentry, no matter how your mother tries to take you away from me, I remain your father," Gentry wrote. He emphasized his desire for Juwon to understand that he can reach out to his father without his mother's involvement, stating, "I am happy you are growing up to understand that I remain your father and to come back to me to ask for anything without your mother asking by herself."
The post has sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media. Some users criticized Gentry for publicly airing his matters, questioning the wisdom of such a move. Others expressed sympathy for the challenges faced by fathers in maintaining relationships with their children after separation or divorce.
Notably, Mercy Aigbe and Lanre Gentry parted ways in 2017 after the actress alleged domestic violence within their marriage. Both parties have since remarried, but the custody and involvement of Juwon appear to be ongoing points of contention.
