A 36-year-old US-based Nigerian cardiologist, Ikenna Erinne, has reportedly committed su!cide after losing a child support case to his ex-wife. The Anambra-state-born doctor allegedly took his own life on Sunday, January 26, 2025 following a prolonged divorce battle with his estranged wife, including the custody of their children....Read Full Article >>➤
It was gathered that Erinne shot himself after a US court ruled in favour of his ex-wife and ordered him to pay a monthly child support of $15,000. A Nigerian-American, Clayton Udo, who claimed to be an expert in psychological and mental abuse, confirmed the incident in a post on Facebook. According to Udo, the court’s verdict took a severe financial toll on him,
He further explained that the late doctor lost his license as a cardiologist to the case.
“The abuse of African men in the USA must come to an end. In a deeply troubling case, Dr. Ikenna Erinne, an American-trained cardiologist, allegedly took his own life after an American court ordered him to pay his ex-wife $15,000 monthly, following a prolonged and contentious divorce case.
This tragic incident highlights the systemic issues within the legal system that disproportionately affect African men,” he wrote.
He further revealed that the deceased had spent thousands of dollars in legal fees before the court’s verdict turned out in favour of his ex-wife.
“He shot himself to de@th. He spent thousands of dollars in legal fees – wasted money. I am talking about a process that impoverishes you. You go to court and they take all your money.”
“He lost his license as a cardiologist in this case plus they slammed on him 15,000 dollars a month plus restricted access to his children,” he added ...Read Full Article >>➤
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