A Nigerian lawyer who won N1 million on the popular game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (WWTBAM) in 2010 has shared his memorable encounter with the host, Frank Edoho, amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Edoho's failed second marriage.
Lawyer Recalls Winning N1 Million in 2010
Barrister Neydu Wordsmith Onuoha, who participated in the show in March 2010, took to Facebook on May 22 to recount his experience. At the time, he had just graduated from the Nigerian Law School and was serving in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Onuoha answered 12 out of 15 questions correctly, securing the N1 million prize and earning high praise from Edoho.
Backstage Moment With Frank Edoho
According to Onuoha, Edoho was impressed by his performance and commended his command of the English language backstage. The host even gave him his personal card, a gesture Edoho said he rarely extended to contestants. Onuoha described Edoho as a man of great panache and elegance, noting that his suit and backstage attire left him awestruck. He added that Edoho owned a Range Rover Sport at the time, a vehicle owned by only a select few Nigerians, dismissing claims that the host was financially desperate.
Reflections on Marriage and Edoho's Saga
Onuoha, a self-confessed fan of Edoho, expressed hope that the current marital crisis would pass. He quoted French writer Michel de Montaigne, who compared marriage to a cage, with birds outside desperate to get in and those inside desperate to get out. Onuoha stated that marriage is not an easy institution and that it requires divine mercy to sustain.
Reactions From Social Media Users
Onuoha's post elicited numerous reactions. Eunice Jesukemi Alfa recalled watching the show with her son and praised Onuoha's performance. Peter Omoniyi Gidado commended his fluency, while Chiemelie Michael lamented the decline of intellectual shows like WWTBAM. Timothy Samuel shared a touching story of meeting Onuoha at a cyber cafe in Makurdi, where Onuoha encouraged him to pursue education.
Frank Edoho's Marriage Controversy
In related news, Frank Edoho recently addressed allegations made by his second ex-wife, Sandra Onyenaucheya. The veteran TV host has been involved in a public dispute with her on social media. Onuoha's post comes amid this controversy, offering a positive perspective on Edoho's character.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a doctor shared a screenshot of a message Edoho sent him, in which Edoho expressed gratitude for the doctor's counsel during his difficult marriage. The message revealed that Edoho was in a horrific marriage but found the courage to leave it.
