A Nigerian grandmother has refused to hand over her grandson to his biological mother, who abandoned him for seven years and now wants him back.
The grandmother, whose name was not disclosed, was interviewed by a mediator who tried to resolve the family dispute. She explained why she was determined to keep her grandson in her custody.
She said that her son and his wife had a baby boy seven years ago, but shortly after his birth, his wife left him under the pretext that she was going out for a while. She never returned and cut off all contact with the family.
The grandmother said that she had to take care of the baby boy, who was her only grandson, after her son died and her husband passed away. She said that she loved him as her own child and provided for his needs and education.
She said that she was shocked when the boy’s mother reappeared after seven years and demanded to take him away from her. She said that she learned that the mother had remarried four years ago and was looking for a child, which was why she wanted to reunite with the boy she had abandoned.
The grandmother said that she could not trust the mother to take good care of the boy, who had grown attached to her and considered her as his mother. She said that she feared that the mother would neglect or abuse the boy or use him for ritual purposes.
She said that she was ready to fight for her grandson’s rights and welfare and would not let him go under any circumstances. She said that she was his only remaining family and his pillar of support.
She appealed to the mediator and the public to help her protect her grandson from his mother, who had shown no remorse or love for him. She said that she was willing to go to court if necessary to secure her grandson’s custody.
The case has sparked a debate in Nigeria about the rights of grandparents and the responsibilities of parents. Some people believe that the grandmother should be allowed to keep the boy, while others believe that the mother should be given a chance to raise her son.
The case is still ongoing, but it has raised important questions about the rights of children and the responsibilities of parents.
