OAP Dotun Accuses US Embassy of Allowing Ex-Wife Relocate Their Children Without Consent

Popular Nigerian On-Air Personality, Dotun, has taken to social media to accuse the United States Embassy in Nigeria of enabling his ex-wife, Taiwo Oyebanjo, to relocate their two daughters to the U.S. without his permission.

Dotun and Taiwo, who were married for eight years before their separation, have been embroiled in a long-running custody battle over their children. Despite court orders granting joint custody, Dotun has repeatedly claimed that he has been denied access to his daughters by Taiwo, her family, and her elder brother, singer D’Banj.

In a series of posts shared on Friday morning, Dotun expressed deep frustration, alleging that the U.S. Embassy “connived” with Taiwo and her family to move the children out of Nigeria without his formal consent—a step he described as illegal and emotionally devastating.

He further accused a former official at the U.S. Consulate of playing a role in the alleged irregular process that allowed his daughters to leave the country.

OPINION: A Father’s Cry That Reflects a Bigger Problem

Dotun’s public outburst is more than a celebrity scandal—it’s a reflection of a growing issue in custody disputes, especially when international relocation is involved.

At the heart of this story is a father who feels unheard, sidelined, and stripped of the right to be present in his children’s lives. Whatever the full legal realities may be—and they often involve layers of documentation, permissions, and court rulings—Dotun’s emotional plea exposes a painful truth: fathers in custody disputes often feel powerless.

International relocation involving minors typically requires documented consent from both parents, except in exceptional circumstances. If Dotun’s claims are true, it raises serious concerns about how easily systems can fail one parent while empowering another.

But beyond the legal angles, this situation is a reminder of the importance of co-parenting built on transparency, empathy, and mutual respect—especially when children are involved. The ongoing feud, public accusations, and legal tensions only deepen the emotional strain on the young girls caught in the middle.

For Dotun, this is not just a fight about travel documents—it’s about the right to remain a father in every sense. And for many observers, the question remains:
How can institutions and families do better in protecting the emotional rights of both parents while prioritising the well-being of children?