Nollywood actor Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has made a bold statement about forgiving his estranged wife, Darasimi, despite her alleged infidelity. However, he made it clear that while he has chosen to forgive her, reconciliation is off the table.

During a recent interview with media personality Daddy Freeze, Lande explained that his decision to forgive his wife was influenced by his religious beliefs and desire for divine forgiveness.

“I won’t accept her back, but for me to make heaven and for God to forgive all my sins, I will forgive her. She has done her own, I forgive her, but it’s gone,” he said.

The drama between the couple became public after Lande accused his wife of cheating on him with over 20 men, including fellow actor Baba Tee. Initially, Baba Tee denied the allegation but later admitted to being intimate with Darasimi, claiming he had no idea she was married.

In her defense, Darasimi denied the allegations of having a sexual relationship with Baba Tee, stating that she only sat on his leg while naked during a ‘Truth or Dare’ game at his house.

Opinion: Forgiveness Without Reconciliation—A Justifiable Choice?

Ijoba Lande’s decision to forgive his wife without accepting her back highlights a critical lesson about forgiveness and personal boundaries. Forgiving someone doesn’t always mean going back to how things used to be. It can simply be a way to find inner peace and move on.

Forgiveness is often preached as a virtue, especially in religious contexts. However, it’s crucial to understand that reconciliation is not a necessary part of forgiveness. It’s okay to forgive someone and still choose to protect your peace and well-being by maintaining a healthy distance.

Ijoba Lande’s response reflects maturity and emotional strength. While some may argue that his refusal to accept his wife back shows a lack of forgiveness, his words make it clear that forgiveness, in this case, is more about freeing himself from bitterness rather than trying to restore a broken relationship.

What do you think? Is Ijoba Lande’s approach a wise one, or should forgiveness be accompanied by reconciliation?