A Nigerian mother has publicly expressed her profound disappointment and heartbreak after her adult daughter decided to repossess a car she had gifted her, all to give to a boyfriend in need.
A Gift Turned Sour
The mother, who identifies as Nikki Fox on Facebook, narrated the painful incident on the social media platform. She revealed that her daughter had purchased the vehicle for her as a gift in April. The mother had been responsibly making the monthly payments since then, using the car for her essential daily commute to work.
However, the situation took a drastic turn in December. Nikki Fox received a startling text message from her daughter, announcing that she was coming to take the car back. Confused, the mother immediately called her daughter for an explanation.
The Painful Conversation
During the call, the daughter explained that her boyfriend's vehicle had broken down and he required transportation. The mother reminded her that the car was a gift intended for her own use and that she had been faithfully covering the monthly note.
The daughter's response was blunt and final. She argued that since she made the $5,000 down payment and the car's registration was in her name, the vehicle technically belonged to her. She issued an ultimatum: hand over the keys or she would report the car as stolen to the authorities.
The Emotional Aftermath
Sharing a photo of herself and her daughter posing happily in front of the now-contested car, Nikki Fox poured out her feelings online. She emphasized that her daughter was fully aware of how desperately she needed that car for basic mobility to and from her job.
"I never thought the lesson I’d learn this year would be that sometimes the people you sacrificed the most for are the ones who will take from you without flinching," the mother wrote. Her statement captures the core of her betrayal.
She concluded with a poignant reflection on the deeper loss, stating, "I can replace a car, but I don’t know how you replace the moment you realize your own child would rather see you stranded than disappoint a man." The story, originally shared by blogger Linda Ikeji, has sparked widespread discussion about family loyalty, entitlement, and the difficult dynamics between parents and their adult children.
