Gbenga Adeboye’s widow finally names former lover amid DNA controversy

By Kazeem Sherifat

Omolara Adeboye, widow of late comedian and broadcaster Gbenga Adeboye, has identified NURTW chieftain Alhaji Lukman Ajuwon as a man she dated after her husband’s death, amid a renewed family dispute over her children’s paternity.

Speaking on the Kasnaty Show, Lara described Ajuwon as a supportive partner who stood by her during public criticism and helped provide for her children.

“I dated Lukman Ajuwon. He stood by me. Though we do not talk anymore because he is always on my case about wanting to marry me. He was a very good man to me,” she said.

Lara said Ajuwon contributed to the children’s education, sometimes reimbursing her after she paid their school fees.

She explained that they no longer communicate because he continued pressing her to marry him.

Her account concerns a relationship during her widowhood. She had previously denied remarrying after Adeboye’s death.

The disclosure comes as allegations by the late entertainer’s sisters draw renewed attention to the family.

P.M. NEWS earlier reported that Sayo Adeboye demanded DNA tests for Lara’s three children, claiming that her brother had privately identified Igwe as his only biological son.

That claim has not been substantiated by DNA evidence, and Lara’s account of a relationship after her husband’s death does not establish the paternity allegations.

The family dispute followed Lara’s accusations that her late husband’s relatives abandoned her and interfered with his property. She alleged that his brother, Femi, took documents relating to a house built by the comedian.

Adeboye’s sisters disputed her account and raised allegations about events surrounding his final illness. His son, Igwe, defended his mother, saying she struggled emotionally after losing her husband.

Gbenga Adeboye, popularly known as Funwontan, died on April 30, 2003, aged 43.