By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu
What started as a cultural tradition of love and care has turned into an emotional nightmare for a Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom, after discovering an intimate relationship between her widowed father and her married mother-in-law—both of whom had travelled from Nigeria to assist her with omugwo.
Omugwo, a respected postpartum tradition where the new mother receives care from older family members—usually her mother—took an unusual turn in this case. With her mother late, the woman invited her father to fill in the gap. Her husband, in a gesture of equal responsibility, also brought in his own mother to help with caring for their newborn.
For the first few weeks, everything seemed to be going smoothly. But two months into their stay, a shocking discovery was made.
The new mum, while checking her home’s security camera feed linked to her phone, reportedly saw disturbing footage that suggested her father and her mother-in-law were engaged in a romantic relationship—right under the same roof.
Due to the limited number of rooms in the apartment, both parents had been sharing a guest room with two separate beds. However, it appears proximity and opportunity may have sparked something entirely unexpected.
“She is completely heartbroken and torn,” said a person close to the situation who shared the story online. “It’s not just betrayal—it’s the fact that it’s happening in her home, in the middle of what should be a sacred family moment.”
The woman is now battling deep confusion. How does one confront such a situation, especially with six more months left in their visit? Should she inform her husband, who might feel equally betrayed by his mother’s actions? Should she question her father, who was meant to be a figure of stability and comfort during her postpartum phase?
Reactions on social media have been swift and intense, with many describing it as the “wildest omugwo story of the year.” Some have expressed sympathy, while others debated what they would do in such a situation.
“Na wa o. This is why boundaries are important, even in family matters,” one user wrote.
Another commented, “This one pass Nollywood. If person tell you say this kind thing fit happen, you go say na lie.”
As the story continues to spark debate online, it also brings to the fore the delicate nature of cultural expectations, family dynamics, and the need for open communication—even when the truth is hard to swallow.